SJR 961 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Jeffrey Edward Guth -

This Senate Joint Resolution honors the memory of Jeffrey Edward Guth, a former Sparta Police Chief and public servant from Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes his career in law enforcement, his community involvement, and his contributions to public life. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his legacy and extend condolences to his family. The resolution is symbolic and does not affect government operations or impose any obligations.
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 23, 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
13
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 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 23, 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 Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
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