SJR 151 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Felix Guignard -

SJR 151 is a commemorative resolution honoring Felix Guignard, a Johnson City resident and musician known for his decades-long career as a pianist, composer, and community contributor. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor in March 2025, expresses condolences to his family and recognizes his life achievements - including his work in Haiti, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Atlanta, and Johnson City - without creating any new laws or policy changes. It serves as a formal tribute to his legacy as a musician, linguist, and devoted family member, with no direct impact on legislation or affected groups.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Feb 27, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Rusty Crowe
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
TN
3