Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 648: Naming and Designating - Designates Tennessee a Purple Heart State. -
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJR 648 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Naming and Designating - Designates Tennessee a Purple Heart State. -. Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Yager | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“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 Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee
- Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
- Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
- Filed for introduction
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration