Memorials, Death - Shipp Robbley Weems -
This bill is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Shipp Robbley Weems, a public servant from Dickson, Tennessee. It recognizes his career as a judge and public defender, including his role in establishing Tennessee's first public defenders program. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to justice and offers condolences to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative tribute to his life and legacy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Signed Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Apr 2, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 6, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 30, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 26, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 23, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Littleton
RRepublican
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