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TN SJR 617

died on adjournment

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. -

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SJR 617 pass?

No. TN SJR 617 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Ref. to State & Local Government Committee

What is TN SJR 617 about?

TN SJR 617 is a joint resolution in the 114S1 titled “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. -”.

Who sponsors TN SJR 617?

Hatcher is the primary sponsor of TN SJR 617.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-16 — Ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Bill type
joint resolution
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Hatcherprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-22

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-24

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  5. 2026-03-03

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  6. 2026-03-03

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026

  7. 2026-03-03

    Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee

  8. 2026-03-05

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  9. 2026-03-05

    Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026

  10. 2026-03-10

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026

  11. 2026-03-12

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  12. 2026-03-12

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  13. 2026-03-12

    Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0

    passage

  14. 2026-03-16

    Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  15. 2026-03-16

    Ref. to State & Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed

    2026-03-03 · pass · 10-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Lamar: not voting
  • FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/12/2026 Passed

    2026-03-12 · pass · 29-0

    Member-level votes (2)
    • Campbell: not voting
    • Lamar: not voting

Related bills

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