Memorials, Death - Sheriff Wayne M. Potter -
SJR 190 is a memorial resolution honoring Sheriff Wayne M. Potter of Morgan County, Tennessee, following his passing. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his 27-year law enforcement career, including his service as Morgan County Sheriff (2018-2023) and roles with multiple local departments. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely serves as a formal expression of respect for his public service and personal legacy. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Yager
RRepublican
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