SJR 1235 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Scott Sutherland, Senior Deputy Attorney General -

This legislative resolution honors Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland on the occasion of his retirement after fifteen years of service to the State of Tennessee. The document formally acknowledges his career achievements, including his leadership roles in criminal appeals, law enforcement, and civil law, as well as his receipt of the 2023 William M. Leech Jr. Award. It expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his dedication to public service, his management of other attorneys, and his commitment to upholding the law and protecting victims. Ultimately, the resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change, wishing Sutherland a happy retirement and authorizing the presentation of a copy of the text to him.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
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