Memorials, Retirement - Sheriff Billy Lamb -
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1097 formally recognizes and honors Marshall County Sheriff Billy Lamb on the occasion of his retirement after forty-four years of public service. The resolution details his career progression from deputy sheriff to chief deputy and finally elected sheriff, highlighting his long tenure in law enforcement and his commitment to community safety. It also includes personal details about his family life and retirement plans, such as spending time with his grandchildren and hunting. The bill concludes with a formal commendation of his contributions and wishes him well for his future.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Signed Apr 1, 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
17
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 82, Nays 6, PNV 2
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/16/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Todd Warner
RRepublican
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