HJR 153 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Charles Kimbrough -

HJR 153 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Dr. Charles Kimbrough, a civil rights activist, Korean War veteran, and retired veterinarian. The resolution recognizes his leadership as former president of the Nashville NAACP chapter (1973-1980) and his role in founding NAACP branches in communities like Sparta, Pulaski, and Waverly. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends his lifetime contributions to racial equality and community service. This resolution is purely commemorative, with no direct impact on legislation or affected groups.
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 · Senate Feb 13, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Feb 13, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
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
P
Photo of Justin Jones
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
TN
52