Memorials, Recognition - Safari Club International Day, February 18, 2026 -
SJR 623 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 18, 2026, as "Safari Club International Day" in Tennessee. It recognizes Safari Club International (SCI), a nonprofit founded in 1971 that promotes hunting conservation and wildlife management, and highlights its annual Nashville convention as a major event supporting Tennessee's hunting community. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates SCI's role in conservation funding, wildlife management, and outdoor heritage. It directly affects SCI members and Tennessee's hunting community by honoring their contributions through official state recognition.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 9, 2026 · House Mar 16, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 9, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 18, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 16, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 9, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 25, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Feb 5, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
Feb 2, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Todd Gardenhire
RRepublican
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