Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 617: Memorials, Congress - Urges the U.S. Congress to enact H.R. 2350 (S. 1137), which permits states to deploy cell-phone jamming systems in prisons. -
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 617 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Memorials, Congress - Urges the U.S. Congress to enact H.R. 2350 (S. 1137), which permits states to deploy cell-phone jamming systems in prisons. -. Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Ref. to State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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 State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
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