Memorials, Sports - Walters State Community College Senators, TCCAA/Region 7 champions -
This legislative bill is a joint resolution that formally congratulates the Walters State Community College men's basketball team for winning the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association/Region 7 Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievements, including their 68-65 victory over Columbia State, their 30-1 season record, and their advancement to the NJCAA Division I tournament for the tenth time in school history. It also highlights individual player performances, particularly Taquez Butler as the tournament MVP, and extends official appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly for the team's 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
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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