HJR 148 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Bea's Restaurant, 75th anniversary -

HJR 148 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bea's Restaurant in Chattanooga for its 75th anniversary. It recognizes the restaurant's history since 1950, its family ownership spanning four generations (the Steeles and Bradshaws), and its role as a community gathering place serving Southern cuisine. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the General Assembly's commendation for the restaurant's service, longevity, and contribution to Chattanooga's culture. This is a purely symbolic gesture with no impact on laws, regulations, or affected parties.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Signed Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/10/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Esther Helton-Haynes
Esther Helton-Haynes
RRepublican
TN
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