Memorials, Recognition - Ken Tarkington, Jr. -
This bill honors Ken Tarkington, Jr. for his 55 years of service to the State of Tennessee across multiple agencies, including the Department of Correction and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The resolution formally recognizes his career progression from Business Manager to Chief Budget Officer, his volunteer work as a law enforcement officer, and his 37-year military service in the Tennessee Army National Guard. It also acknowledges his personal achievements, including receiving the Seven Seals Award and the President's Volunteer Service Award, as well as his long-standing family life. The legislation serves as an official commendation rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 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
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Faison
RRepublican
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