Memorials, Recognition - Sumner County and Trousdale County emergency services agencies and volunteers in Senate District 18 for their efforts during Winter Storm Fern -
SJR 823 is a formal resolution honoring Sumner County and Trousdale County emergency services agencies, first responders, utility workers (including Tri-County Electric, Gallatin Department of Electricity, Nashville Electric Service, and Cumberland Electric), and volunteers in Senate District 18 for their work during Winter Storm Fern in January 2026. It recognizes their efforts to restore power, ensure public safety, and support vulnerable residents amid dangerous ice storms, road closures, and power outages. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate (32-0) and House (93-0) as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal expression of legislative gratitude.
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. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
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