SJR 966 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - CASA of East Tennessee, 40th anniversary -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors CASA of East Tennessee on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. It directly affects the organization by offering legislative commendation and public acknowledgment of its work supporting abused and neglected children through volunteer advocacy. The resolution highlights the group's achievements, including its 97% recommendation acceptance rate by courts and its recent increase in volunteer hours and children served. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves purely as a ceremonial tribute to the organization's four decades of 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 26, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2026 · House Apr 6, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Apr 2, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
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
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 30, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 26, 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 Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
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