SJR 879 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Don Lindsey, John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy -

SJR 879 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Don Lindsey, the 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, for his decades of volunteer work supporting Knoxville seniors. It recognizes his founding role in the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program, leadership in the CarFit driving safety initiative, and ongoing service with organizations like the Knox County Health Department's Senior Safety Task Force. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, serves as a symbolic tribute to his community impact without creating new laws or policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Signed Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 9, 2026 · House Mar 16, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 9, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 18, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 16, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 9, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 5, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 2, 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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