Memorials, Death - Byrd Douglas Cain, Jr. -
HJR 1040 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Byrd Douglas Cain, Jr., a Williamsport resident and community leader who passed away. The resolution recognizes his 50-year career in the automotive industry (including owning Cain Autoplex in Franklin), his community service as a co-founder of Harpeth Academy, and his dedication to organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA. It extends condolences to his family while commemorating his character, values, and contributions to the Franklin and Williamsport communities. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy changes or direct impact beyond honoring his legacy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/2/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Caleb Hemmer
DDemocratic
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