Memorials, Recognition - Alex Forsbach, 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award -
This legislative bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Alex Forsbach of Savannah, Tennessee, for receiving the 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award from the American Soybean Association. The resolution recognizes Forsbach's leadership in conservation practices, including his use of no-till methods and cover crops that have increased soil organic matter on his farm. It also acknowledges his broader contributions to agriculture through business ventures like a seed dealership, medical clinic, and technology incubator for farmers. The bill does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Forsbach's achievements in sustainable farming and community leadership.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Signed Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
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 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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