Memorials, Recognition - Robert Taswell "Tas" Gardner, 2025-2026 TDPDC President -
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Robert Taswell "Tas" Gardner, the 2025-2026 president of the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference. The resolution recognizes Gardner's long career as a public defender in the 24th Judicial District and his leadership in advocating for criminal justice system improvements. It acknowledges his professional achievements, community service, and dedication to public service as reasons for the commendation. The measure does not change laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
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 by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
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
John Stevens
RRepublican
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