SJR 1105 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - John Richard Fox -

This legislative bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the memory of John Richard Fox, a deceased public servant from Gainesboro. The document outlines his life achievements, including his roles as a teacher, school administrator, mayor, and community leader, while offering condolences to his surviving family. Because it is a commemorative measure rather than a law creating new rules, it does not change any policies or affect the general public. The resolution has been signed by the Governor and is now complete.
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 Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
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