Memorials, Retirement - Commissioner Jeff Long -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution acknowledges his extensive career in law enforcement, which spans over 53 years and includes roles such as Williamson County Sheriff and various federal and state positions. It highlights his numerous awards and service to the state but does not create any new laws, change existing policies, or allocate funds. The primary effect of the bill is to express official appreciation for his contributions to public safety and to provide a ceremonial document for presentation to him.
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 7, 2026
Signed Apr 24, 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
19
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 24, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 82, Nays 6, PNV 2
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/8/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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