SR 242 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Taquez Butler, Class 4A Mr. Basketball -

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 242) honoring Taquez Butler, a senior at Whitehaven High School, for being named TSSAA Class 4A Mr. Basketball for the 2024-2025 season. The resolution recognizes his athletic performance, academic record, and character as selected by a statewide committee of sportswriters. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations. The resolution formally congratulates Butler and expresses the Senate's support for his achievements. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on legislation or constituents beyond this recognition.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Apr 25, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
29