Memorials, Retirement - Robert "Bob" Batson -
HJR 1428 is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and congratulates Robert 'Bob' Batson on his retirement from his role as executive director of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. The bill recognizes his thirty-five years of leadership in the funeral service profession and his extensive work assisting families during major disasters, including deployments to the World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina, and Haiti. This resolution serves as a commemorative document to acknowledge his contributions to public service and the funeral industry, with no changes to laws or regulations.
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 14, 2026
Signed Apr 30, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 30, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/15/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Jo Alexander
RRepublican
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