Memorials, Sports - Jackson Simmons -
This Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution honors Jackson Simmons, a senior at Unicoi County High School, for being named the Johnson City Press/Kingsport Times News Tri-Cities Boys' Basketball Player of the Year. The resolution recognizes his outstanding performance during the 2025-2026 season, where he averaged 25.5 points per game and finished as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,823 points. The document formally congratulates Simmons on his achievement and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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