SJR 1246 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Rens Verhaar -

This Senate Joint Resolution honors Rens Verhaar, a men's tennis player at Tusculum University, for being named to the third team All-South Atlantic Conference. The measure formally congratulates him on his athletic achievements, including leading his team to a strong season record and winning 24 consecutive games. It is a ceremonial document that does not change any laws or policies but serves to recognize his accomplishments.
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
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Photo of Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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