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Naming & Designating Committee

House Naming and Designating Committee ยท March 23, 2026

The House Naming and Designating Committee met on 2026-03-23 and advanced SJR0593, a resolution to designate Marlene Edwards Tidwell as poet laureate of Tennessee, by a committee vote (7 ayes, 0 no, 1 present not voting). Representative Jones questioned whether an existing living poet laureate should be accorded emerita status; the sponsor said multiple emeriti are possible. The measure moves to the State and Local Government committee.

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