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Introduced
11/19/2024
11/19/2024
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
to express support for the Nation of Israel.
AI Summary
This resolution expresses the Tennessee state legislature's strong support for the Nation of Israel by highlighting the longstanding diplomatic, cultural, and strategic relationship between Israel and the United States. The resolution emphasizes that the United States was the first country to recognize Israel as a state in 1948 and Jerusalem as its capital in 2017, and notes the extensive cooperation between the two nations, including joint military exercises, counterterrorism efforts, and strategic dialogues. The resolution formally honors and commends Israel, extending Tennessee's friendship and unwavering support, and directs that an official copy of the resolution be sent to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. for transmission to Israeli authorities. The document underscores Israel's importance as America's most reliable partner in the Middle East and reaffirms the state's commitment to maintaining a strong bilateral relationship during a time of global uncertainty.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Mark Pody (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Janice Bowling (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Robert Harshbarger (R),
Tom Hatcher (R),
Joey Hensley (R),
Jack Johnson (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
John Stevens (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Bo Watson (R),
Dawn White (R),
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0002&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SJR0002 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SJR0002.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SJR0002.pdf |
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