SJR 969 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Jerry Nichols -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that honors Jerry Nichols, the men's basketball coach at Walters State, for being named Tennessee Community College Athletic Association Coach of the Year for the 2025-2026 season. The resolution recognizes his achievements, including leading his team to a 27-1 record, winning the TCCAA regular season title, and earning a berth in the national championship tournament. It formally congratulates Coach Nichols on his accomplishment and requests that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to him. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies; it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his coaching success.
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 26, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 26, 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 Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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