Memorials, Recognition - April, Month of the Military Child -
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child to honor the contributions of military children in the state. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition acknowledging the unique challenges military children face, such as frequent relocations and school transitions. The resolution does not change existing laws or allocate funding but expresses official state appreciation for these youth and their parents.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Signed Apr 24, 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
18
Key actions
8
Committee
3
Apr 24, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for concurrence by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/16/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Lankford
RRepublican
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