SJR 700 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Calvary Baptist Church, 100th anniversary -

SJR 700 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally recognize Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown for its 100th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the church's founding in 1926, its historical milestones, and its community service over a century. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of legislative appreciation for the church's contributions. The resolution was unanimously concurred by the Senate (94-0) and signed into effect in March 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 23, 2026 · House Mar 2, 2026

How they voted

30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Feb 23, 2026
D Democratic4
4 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 4, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 2, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 23, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 12, 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 Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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