Memorials, Death - Sally Yoho Swaney -
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the memory of Sally Yoho Swaney, a former legal counsel for the Tennessee General Assembly who served from 1978 to 2013. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the Office of Legal Services, her role as a mentor to colleagues, and her respected position in the legislative community. It does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of gratitude and remembrance from the state legislature. The document is intended to be presented to the family as a tribute to her life and service.
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
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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