SJR 853 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - John Keohane, All-County football team -

SJR 853 is a procedural resolution honoring John Keohane, a junior defensive back at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It formally commends his 2025 season achievements, including 93 tackles, six interceptions, and selections to All-State and All-Region teams. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate in March 2026 as a ceremonial recognition, with no binding policy impact. This is a commemorative gesture by the legislature, not a law affecting policy or resources.
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
15
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

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