SJR 778 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Nathan Patterson -

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 778) is a symbolic honor recognizing Nathan Patterson, a student-athlete at Sevier County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team in football. It does not create new laws or affect policies - it formally expresses legislative commendation for Patterson’s athletic achievements and character. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into formal recognition. It directly affects only Nathan Patterson as a personal tribute, with no broader legislative impact.
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

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Photo of Jessie Seal
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
TN
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