SJR 771 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Cooper Newman -

SJR 771 is a ceremonial resolution commending Cooper Newman, a Sevier County High School football player, for winning the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award in Division I, Class 5A. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievements, including setting school and state passing records, and his academic and character qualities. It does not create any legal obligations or affect any policies, as it is purely a symbolic honor from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers and was signed into effect.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026

Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 18, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by Governor.

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by Senate Speaker

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by H. Speaker

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors