Memorials, Retirement - William "Bill" F. Knowles, Hamilton County Clerk -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes William "Bill" F. Knowles, the Hamilton County Clerk, on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution honors his 52 years of public service, during which he implemented significant modernization initiatives such as digitizing county records, enabling online vehicle renewals, and installing self-service kiosks for residents. It highlights his leadership in improving public access to services and generating additional revenue through fleet registration programs. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new policy requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Signed Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 26, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/9/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Esther Helton-Haynes
RRepublican
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