SJR 75 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain -

SJR 75 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain for his 31 years of public service, including 14 years as mayor and prior service as County Trustee since 1994. It formally commends his leadership, community contributions (such as the Hamblen County Justice Center Project), and retirement effective October 1, 2024. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was signed by the Governor on March 4, 2025, and will be presented to Mayor Brittain.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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