SJR 893 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Claiborne High School Blue Battalion Band, Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Claiborne High School Blue Battalion Band for representing Tennessee at the Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia. The resolution highlights the band's achievements, including their 100% graduation rate and consistent excellence in competitions, while celebrating their participation in a historic event marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely to honor the students and their program through official state acknowledgment.
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
14
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 Jessie Seal
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
TN
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