Memorials, Death - Lawrence Richard Ahern III -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Lawrence Richard Ahern III, a respected attorney and community leader from Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his contributions to the legal profession, his military service, and his roles as a husband, father, and volunteer. It expresses the General Assembly's sympathy to his family and formally records his legacy of integrity and public service. No new laws or policies are created; the measure serves solely as a commemorative tribute.
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 30, 2026
Signed Apr 16, 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
Apr 16, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/2/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Powell
DDemocratic
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