SJR 698 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance -

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 698) honoring Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance, a former Knox County resident, Tennessee State Representative, Assistant Commissioner of State Parks, and University of Tennessee football legend. It commemorates his life, public service, and legacy through a formal expression of the General Assembly's respect. The resolution has no policy impact or binding provisions - it simply memorializes Severance and extends condolences to his family. It passed unanimously in both chambers and is now with the Governor for formal adoption.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Mar 6, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 19, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 2, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Feb 27, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Feb 26, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 12, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 9, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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