SJR 961 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Jeffrey Edward Guth -

This Senate Joint Resolution honors the memory of Jeffrey Edward Guth, a former Sparta Police Chief and public servant from Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes his career in law enforcement, his community involvement, and his contributions to public life. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his legacy and extend condolences to his family. The resolution is symbolic and does not affect government operations or impose any obligations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 30, 2026 · House Apr 6, 2026

How they voted

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 30, 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
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 7, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 7, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 6, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
Mar 30, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Mar 26, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 23, 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 Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
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