This joint resolution honors the memory of Akilah DaSilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin on the eighth anniversary of their deaths in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes these four victims as beloved members of the community whose lives were tragically cut short, while expressing sympathy and support for their families and friends. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the individuals and the impact of the tragedy.
This bill is a joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly that honors Seth Sparks, the 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School. It formally commends him for his outstanding academic achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his success and extends well wishes for his future.
This House Joint Resolution honors St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for its pioneering work in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS in children. The bill formally recognizes the hospital's decades of leadership in medical research, clinical trials, and community outreach that have transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee legislature acknowledges St. Jude's specific contributions, such as reducing mother-to-child transmission rates and providing comprehensive care to vulnerable populations. The measure does not allocate funding or change laws but serves as an official commendation of the hospital's scientific and humanitarian achievements.
House Joint Resolution 1600 honors Ellie Reese Blalock, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School. The resolution formally commends her for achieving a 98.341 grade point average and recognizes her academic success as a source of pride for her family and community. This legislative action serves as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future education.
This joint resolution honors Avery Rowlett, a student at Collinwood High School who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends her academic achievements, including a 96.923 grade point average, and acknowledges her plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. It also recognizes her parents, Paul and Michelle Rowlett, and the broader community for their pride in her success. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than a change to state law or policy.
This proposed constitutional amendment (SJR 624) would require U.S. citizenship as a mandatory qualification for voting in all Tennessee state, county, and municipal elections - including local ballot measures and referendums. It would replace current voting requirements by explicitly stating that only U.S. citizens may vote in these elections, removing any existing provisions that might allow non-citizens to participate. The amendment specifies that citizenship, age (18+), state residency, and registration would be required, with uniform standards across Tennessee. If enacted, it would directly affect non-citizen residents who currently vote in local elections in Tennessee.
This proposed constitutional amendment would change Tennessee's election schedule for certain local officials. It would move elections for judicial officers (like judges) and most county civil officials (such as sheriffs or clerks) from the first Thursday in August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, effective starting in 2034. Property assessors would remain on the August election schedule, with their next election in 2032. The change aims to align local elections with federal and state election dates.
SJR 618 proposes changing Tennessee's constitutional requirement for judges. Currently, judges must have lived in the circuit or district for one year before election; this amendment would require residency in the *specific county* of the court they will serve for one year instead. The change directly affects candidates running for judicial positions in Tennessee's county courts. This is a procedural constitutional amendment, not a law changing current court operations.
Senate Joint Resolution 1280 officially ends the 114th General Assembly of Tennessee on April 23, 2026. This resolution allows legislative committees to continue meeting after this date to finish their work and report findings to the next session. The bill is a procedural step that formally closes the current legislative term without creating new laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Michael Green, a coach at York Institute, for being named the 2026 BCAT Class AA Coach of the Year in girls' basketball. The measure formally congratulates him on his achievements, which include leading his team to five consecutive state tournament appearances and a 30-7 record. It recognizes his coaching philosophy and the sustained success of his program without altering any laws or policies.
This joint resolution formally commends Sidney Ware, Brandon Randolph, Fatima Grandos Macareno, the Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and the No Labels group at Middle Tennessee State University for their leadership in fostering bipartisan dialogue and civil engagement. The measure recognizes their specific efforts to organize nonpartisan events, host debate workshops, and create spaces where students of different political views can interact respectfully. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges these individuals and groups for promoting constructive civic participation on campus without altering any laws or policies.
This legislative resolution honors the students of Dresden High School for receiving the 2026 Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award. The award recognizes their achievement of registering 100 percent of eligible voters who will turn eighteen before the next election. The program, named after a Tennessee suffragist, aims to encourage early civic engagement and voter participation among high school students. This document serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and the Governor rather than creating new laws or policies.
