SJR 999 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby -

This legislative bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby on the occasion of her retirement from the bench. The resolution acknowledges her distinguished 12-year tenure on the Tennessee Supreme Court, including her service as Chief Justice from 2023 to 2025, and highlights her career achievements such as becoming the first woman to serve on the Tennessee Court of Appeals and authoring over 1,000 judicial opinions. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to Justice Kirby's professional accomplishments and contributions to the state's judicial system.
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
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

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Legislator
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State
District
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Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
TN
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