HJR 1496 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - J.P. Payne, District 3, Class 4A Coach of the Year -

This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors J.P. Payne, the boys' basketball coach at Knoxville Central High School, for being named District 3, Class 4A Coach of the Year. The resolution recognizes his leadership in guiding the team to a historic 28 wins and a district championship during the 2025-2026 season. It serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than a law that changes policy or affects public funding. The document will be presented to Coach Payne as a gesture of appreciation for his coaching achievements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Michele Carringer
Michele Carringer
RRepublican
TN
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