SJR 821 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - McKenzie High School Rebels football team -

SJR 821 is a symbolic resolution honoring the McKenzie High School Rebels football team for finishing as runner-up in the TSSAA Division I, Class A state championship. It commends their 13-2 season record, leadership under head coach Keith Hodge, and community support without creating any legal requirements or policy changes. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's athletic achievements and character, as noted in the bill's "whereas" clauses. It was unanimously adopted by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly. This is a commemorative gesture with no direct impact on laws, regulations, or affected parties beyond the team's recognition.
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 19, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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John Stevens
RRepublican
TN
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