SJR 841 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Irene Ward -

SJR 841 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Irene Ward for her 38 years of service to the Tennessee Senate, including her roles as Senator Douglas Henry's administrative assistant and later in the Senate Clerk's office. It recognizes her retirement on August 15, 2025, and highlights her dedication, integrity, and positive impact on the legislative workplace. The resolution has no policy provisions or binding effects - it solely expresses the General Assembly's appreciation through a formal commendation. Passed unanimously (31-0) in March 2026, it is a symbolic gesture without legislative or financial implications.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed Mar 25, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
TN
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