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SJR0589Introduced in the Senate

A RESOLUTION to affirm Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and to urge federal action to preserve the original intent of Title IX.

Engrossed

Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee

April 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 30, 2026

27

Yes

4

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

32 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

SenatorDistrictVote
Adam Lowe1Yes
Tom Hatcher2Yes
Rusty Crowe3Yes
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Randy McNally5Yes
Becky Massey6Yes
Richard Briggs7Yes
Jessie Seal8Yes
Steve Southerland9Yes
Todd Gardenhire10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

  4. Sponsor(s) Added.

  5. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  6. Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026

  7. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

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

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026

  11. Sponsor(s) Added.

  12. Adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 4, PNV 1

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  14. Ref. to Education Committee

  15. Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee

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