SJR 429 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord -

SJR 429 is a resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775), which marked the start of the Revolutionary War. The Tennessee General Assembly resolves to join the national observance on April 19, 2025, alongside patriotic organizations like the Sons of the American Revolution. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the historical significance of the battles. It directly reflects the state's commitment to honoring this pivotal event in American history.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Signed May 1, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 2025
D Democratic7
7 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Todd Gardenhire
Todd Gardenhire
RRepublican
TN
10