HJR 1142 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Valerie June -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Valerie June, a native Tennessean musician, for her diverse talents and exemplary career in music. The resolution recognizes her achievements as a Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and author, highlighting her contributions to genres such as blues, folk, and soul. It expresses the State of Tennessee's pride in her accomplishments and wishes her well in her future endeavors. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 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
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Gabby Salinas
Gabby Salinas
DDemocratic
TN
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