Memorials, Death - Edgar "Ed" Joines Cochran -
This joint resolution honors the memory of Edgar "Ed" Joines Cochran, a resident of Englewood, Tennessee, who passed away and is being commemorated by the state legislature. The bill formally recognizes Cochran's life as a public servant, business owner, and family man, highlighting his long career running Ed's Grocery and his dedication to his community and faith. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official memorial acknowledging his contributions and expressing the General Assembly's condolences to his family. The resolution is a ceremonial document intended to preserve his legacy and provide a formal tribute to his life and service.
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 19, 2026
Signed Mar 31, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Intro., adopted v.v.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
William Lamberth
RRepublican
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