SJR 996 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - 250th Celebration of the Revolutionary War Veterans buried in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas -

This bill is a joint resolution that honors Revolutionary War veterans buried within or near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It recognizes the sacrifices of these individuals and their families, including those whose land was taken for the park's creation. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment during the nation's 250th birthday celebration and does not create new laws or funding. It is a commemorative measure intended to preserve historical memory rather than change policy or affect government operations.
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

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
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 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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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