Memorials, Recognition - Erwin Utilities -
This Senate Joint Resolution honors the Erwin Utilities Authority in Unicoi County for receiving the 2025 Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Level 4 Award. The resolution formally recognizes the utility's commitment to superior service and operational excellence as demonstrated through the nationally recognized Baldrige Excellence Framework. It does not change laws or create new policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's achievements in safety, efficiency, and community 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
100% Yea
R
Republican26
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
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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