Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 589: Memorials, Congress - Urges Congress to enact legislation reaffirming and preserving the equal opportunities in athletics guaranteed to women and girls by Title IX and recognizing that allowing males to compete in women's athletics violates the purpose and meaning of Title IX. -
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 589 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Memorials, Congress - Urges Congress to enact legislation reaffirming and preserving the equal opportunities in athletics guaranteed to women and girls by Title IX and recognizing that allowing males to compete in women's athletics violates the purpose and meaning of Title IX. -. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Ref. to Education Committee.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Ref. to Education Committee
- Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 4, PNV 1
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
- Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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