Memorials, Sports - Sevier County High School football team -
This resolution (SJR 869) formally honors the Sevier County High School Smoky Bears football team for finishing as runner-up in the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class 5A state championship. It recognizes the team's athletic achievements, leadership under Head Coach Todd Loveday, and character during their season. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute from the Tennessee legislature to the players, coaches, and community. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate (31-0) and is now awaiting final adoption.
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
P
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
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