SB1718

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.

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Establishes November 2 as "James K. Polk Day" in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to establish November 2 as "James K. Polk Day" in honor of President James K. Polk's service to Tennessee and the United States. The observance recognizes his contributions, including his role in expanding U.S. territory and his tenure as the 11th President. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

7 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 30

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 623

Mar 9

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 9

Senate

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