SJR 1089 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Julie Slagle -

This legislative bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Julie Slagle for winning second place in the culinary category at the National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association's annual contest. The resolution recognizes her achievement in creating sorghum ice cream and acknowledges her role in continuing a four-generation family tradition of sorghum production in Unicoi County. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to present to the honoree.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Signed May 1, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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