SJR 873 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Beene Farms, Tennessee Century Farm -

SJR 873 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Beene Farms in Chester County as a Tennessee Century Farm. It honors the Beene family for owning and operating the same farm since 1898, qualifying under Tennessee's 1975 Century Farms program that celebrates farms retained by one family for over 100 years. The resolution formally commends the family's multi-generational agricultural legacy and contributions to the community. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect laws, regulations, or funding.
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
14
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
Party
State
District
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Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
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