Memorials, Recognition - Joel Oliver, TMEA All-State choir -
SJR 791 is a non-binding resolution honoring Joel Oliver, a student at Morristown-Hamblen West High School, for being selected to the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) All-State choir. It formally congratulates him on this achievement and recognizes his dedication as a vocalist. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee legislature in March 2026, has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of his musical accomplishment. This type of resolution does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents beyond the named individual.
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
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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