HJR 1648 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Suffs -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends the musical Suffs for its upcoming performances at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. The resolution recognizes the show's artistic excellence and its depiction of the women's suffrage movement, specifically highlighting Tennessee's crucial role in ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment. By passing this measure, the Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges the cultural significance of the production and celebrates its contribution to the state's civic and cultural life.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Signed May 11, 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
6
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Gabby Salinas
Gabby Salinas
DDemocratic
TN
96