Memorials, Recognition - Carnton, 200th anniversary -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Carnton, a historic landmark in Franklin, Tennessee, on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the site's significance as a place of political and social life, its connection to the McGavock family and enslaved workers, and its role during the Civil War. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial statement recognizing the importance of preserving this location for historical reflection.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Signed May 5, 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
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 73, Nays 20, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
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