Memorials, Death - Edward Bruce Foster, Jr. -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 238), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Edward Bruce Foster, Jr., a Knoxville attorney, community leader, and public servant who died in 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, career, and contributions - including his service on the Tennessee Supreme Court, leadership in the Knoxville Bar Association, and work with downtown development initiatives - and expresses condolences to his family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
34–0
Passed
Total votes 34
Mar 27, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican29
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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