SB1995Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to flag display protocols.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the governor to proclaim a statewide day of mourning and order the state flag to be flown at half staff over the state capitol during such period of mourning if a current or former member of the general assembly dies, unless the member had been convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 4.
Where it stands
Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · March 16, 2026
14
Yes
15
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Not Voting |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | No |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | No |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 14, Nays 15, PNV 1
Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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