SJR 955 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Debbie Stephens -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Debbie Stephens for her years of dedicated service as a legislative assistant to the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution highlights her long tenure, beginning in 2011, and her contributions to various legislative committees, particularly her current role as an assistant to Senator Dawn White. It also acknowledges her personal achievements and community involvement, including her work with local chambers of commerce and her small business, but these details serve to illustrate her character rather than create new policy. The bill does not establish any new laws or regulations; instead, it serves as a ceremonial tribute to an individual employee of the state legislature.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 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
17
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 19, 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 Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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