House Joint Resolution 907 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and celebrating Tennessee Tree Day on March 21, 2026. The resolution highlights Tennessee’s biodiversity, forest canopy, and the environmental, economic, and community benefits of tree planting, while noting the ongoing loss of trees from development and natural disasters. It specifically commends the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) for organizing statewide tree-planting events since 2007 and for mobilizing volunteers, partners, and local organizations to plant native trees across all 95 counties.
The resolution also acknowledges the role of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry, UT Extension, corporations, utilities, public works departments, and community groups in supporting the effort. It notes that many seedlings are grown at the state’s East Tennessee Nursery and that the 2026 event is expected to involve thousands of volunteers planting more than 100,000 native trees. The measure does not create a regulatory program or impose legal requirements; instead, it expresses legislative support and commendation for an annual environmental volunteer initiative.
Impact
HJR0907 does not amend the Tennessee Code or alter state regulatory authority. Its impact is symbolic and promotional: it formally recognizes Tennessee Tree Day, encourages public participation in tree planting, and honors TEC’s coordination of a statewide conservation effort. The resolution may help reinforce public-private partnerships around forestry, reforestation, and environmental education, but it does not create enforceable duties, appropriations, or new programs.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and noncontroversial. The bill passed the House on consent calendar passage with 94 yeas and 0 nays, received unanimous support in the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and then passed the Senate floor motion to adopt with 32 yeas and 0 nays. The voting record suggests broad bipartisan agreement in favor of recognizing tree planting and environmental stewardship.
Contention
There is little to no visible contention in the available record. Because the resolution is commemorative rather than regulatory, no committee transcript objections or floor debate are provided, and the votes were unanimous at each recorded stage. Any potential concerns would likely be limited to the general question of whether legislative time should be used for honorary resolutions, but no such criticism appears in the materials provided.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.