The Tennessee House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on April 22 advanced Senate Joint Resolution 1022 to Calendar and Rules by a recorded vote of 26-0. Representative Rudder described SJR 1022 as a resolution to provide for installation of a bust in the state capitol honoring Ann M. Davis, whom the sponsor identified as the founding mother of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The clerk opened the board, the committee voted in favor, and the clerk reported the tally as 26 ayes, 0 noes. SJR 1022 was reported to Calendar and Rules with no recorded amendments or debate in the committee transcript.
The sponsor provided a brief description but did not detail placement, funding or additional procedural steps in committee. The resolution will proceed to Calendar and Rules for further consideration.