HJR 1252 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Ocoee Church of God, 50th anniversary -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the Ocoee Church of God in Tennessee on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It acknowledges the church's five decades of community service, leadership by the Whitmire family, and its role in mentoring religious leaders and providing outreach ministries. The resolution expresses appreciation for the congregation's contributions to Polk County and surrounding areas but does not create any new laws or funding. It serves as a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Signed Apr 20, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/6/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Dan Howell
RRepublican
TN
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