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
100% Yea
R
Republican27
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
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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