HJR 1543 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Igor Babailov -

This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Igor Babailov, a Brentwood resident and world-renowned portrait artist, for his extensive achievements in the field of art. The measure formally recognizes his career highlights, including creating portraits of multiple popes, having his work displayed alongside Renaissance masters at the Vatican, and receiving prestigious awards like the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to publicly acknowledge Babailov's contributions and international acclaim.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Signed May 7, 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
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/21/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Photo of Gino Bulso
Gino Bulso
RRepublican
TN
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