Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SJR1030: A RESOLUTION to honor National Arab American Heritage Month.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
Fiscal Summary NOT SIGNIFICANT Bill Summary Abstract summarizes the bill.
What the bill says
A resolution to honor National Arab American Heritage Month.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor National Arab American Heritage Month. WHEREAS, for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society--in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, and culture; and WHEREAS, since migrating to America, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and WHEREAS, they brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and WHEREAS, the celebration of Arab-American ancestry and cultural heritage educates our fellow Americans and counters misconceptions, harmful stereotyping, and shared misconceptions by other ethnic groups; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and WHEREAS, the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF SJR1030 …
Sponsors
- Massey, Becky D. (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Akbari, Raumesh (D, 29)
- Kyle, Sara (D, 30)
- Yarbro, Jeff (D, 21)
- Campbell, Heidi (D, 20)
- Briggs, Richard (R, 7)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for action.
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Enrolled and ready for signatures
- : Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : SJR placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/22/2026
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 21, 2026): 23 yea, 3 nay, passed
- SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee (April 15, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SJR1030?
- SJR1030 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor National Arab American Heritage Month.
- What does SJR1030 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor National Arab American Heritage Month.
- What is the status of SJR1030?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR1030?
- Massey, Becky D. (R, 6), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR1030?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1030&GA=114
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