SJR 818 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Vaughn Bounds, TSSAA Class A boys' cross country individual champion -

SJR 818 is a non-binding legislative resolution that commends Vaughn Bounds, a Dresden High School sophomore, for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class A Boys' Cross Country Individual Championship. It honors his championship time (16:18:79), his role in Dresden High's first dual state titles in one year, and his additional All-State track achievements. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the General Assembly's recognition of his athletic accomplishments. It was adopted unanimously by both chambers 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 19, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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John Stevens
RRepublican
TN
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