SJR 983 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Wyatt Epley, AAU state wrestling champion -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors and congratulates Wyatt Epley, an 11-year-old student athlete from Newport Grammar School, for winning the Tennessee AAU wrestling championship in the 12-and-under, 140-pound weight class. The resolution recognizes Epley's athletic achievements, including his gold medal performance at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, and acknowledges the support of his family during his competition journey. As a commemorative measure, the General Assembly extends official congratulations and wishes for Epley's future success without creating any new laws or policy changes.
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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 10, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 8, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate 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 Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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