SR 145 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Wayne Elam -

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 145), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Wayne Elam for his 50 years of service on the McNairy County Election Commission, recognizing his role in modernizing the county's voting systems from paper ballots to computerized processes and his commitment to election integrity. The resolution specifically acknowledges his leadership, adherence to election procedures, and contributions to appointing qualified individuals for election roles. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a ceremonial tribute.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 25, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
26