HJR 966 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Dutch Day, March 18, 2026 -

House Joint Resolution 966 designates March 18, 2026, as Dutch Day in Tennessee to honor the cultural, social, and economic contributions of the Dutch community to the state. This symbolic resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly, encourages celebration of Dutch heritage and promotes cultural unity without creating legal obligations or policy changes. It serves as a formal recognition of the Dutch community's role in Tennessee's development and fosters community engagement through cultural appreciation.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by Governor.

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by H. Speaker

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by Senate Speaker

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommended for concurrence by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

Received from House, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors