SR 40 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Kirk Whalum -

Senate Resolution 40 is a symbolic honor recognizing Memphis musician Kirk Whalum for his four-decade career in R&B and smooth jazz. It commends his achievements - including Grammy nominations, work with artists like Whitney Houston, and contributions to music and community - without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution does not impose obligations or alter rights, as it is purely ceremonial. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 13, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 13, 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
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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