Memorials, Recognition - Sword of the Senate -
This Senate resolution formally acknowledges the receipt of a ceremonial sword from the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The bill designates the sword as the "Sword of the Tennessee Senate" and establishes the Chief Clerk as its custodian for safekeeping and display within the Senate Chamber. It further directs the Chief Clerk to recommend how the sword will be integrated into future Senate ceremonies and sessions as part of official legislative regalia.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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