Memorials, Retirement - Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters -
This joint resolution honors Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters upon his retirement after 47 years as the longest-serving elected official in Tennessee. It recognizes his leadership in growing Sevier County's population (more than tripled), expanding tourism to 21+ million annual visitors, and advancing economic development, public safety, and community partnerships during his tenure. The resolution serves as a formal commendation of his career, not a policy change.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
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