SJR 863 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Cooper Castle, American Legion Boys State -

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 863), not a bill with policy changes. It formally honors Cooper Castle, a Washington County homeschool student and Marine Corps JROTC participant, for being elected governor of American Legion Tennessee Boys State and representing Tennessee at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes his leadership, academic record, and civic engagement during these youth government programs. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is solely a symbolic commendation.
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 12, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
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 Rusty Crowe
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
TN
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