Memorials, Interns - Donyell Hess -
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Donyell Hess for her outstanding work as a legislative intern for Senator Raumesh Akbari during the 2026 Tennessee legislative session. The resolution highlights Hess's contributions to the legislative process, her academic achievements in social work, and her community service through various organizations. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official acknowledgment of her exemplary service and dedication. The bill requires both the Senate and House of Representatives to concur and authorizes the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Hess.
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
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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