SJR 1237 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Kermit Taze Lofton, Sr. -

Senate Joint Resolution 1237 is a commemorative measure that honors the life and legacy of Kermit Taze Lofton, Sr., a respected businessman and community member from Henderson, Tennessee. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the local economy through his ownership of Lofton Chevrolet, Inc., as well as his personal achievements in farming, racing, and volunteer service. It expresses the General Assembly's sympathy to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a tribute. This bill does not create new laws or policies but serves solely as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge his public service and character.
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 22, 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
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Page Walley
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