SJR 970 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Brian Carter, All-TCCAA Second Team -

This legislative resolution honors Brian Carter, a basketball player at Walters State Community College, for being named to the All-TCCAA Second Team. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including leading the nation in field goal percentage and averaging 12.3 points per game, while praising his character as a student athlete. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating any new laws or policy changes, and the resolution will be presented to Carter as a formal commendation.
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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