SJR 886 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Alex Forsbach, 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award -

This legislative bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Alex Forsbach of Savannah, Tennessee, for receiving the 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award from the American Soybean Association. The resolution recognizes Forsbach's leadership in conservation practices, including his use of no-till methods and cover crops that have increased soil organic matter on his farm. It also acknowledges his broader contributions to agriculture through business ventures like a seed dealership, medical clinic, and technology incubator for farmers. The bill does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Forsbach's achievements in sustainable farming and community leadership.
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 5, 2026 Signed Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Mar 16, 2026

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
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 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Mar 9, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 5, 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 Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
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