Memorials, Retirement - Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson as he retires in August 2026. It recognizes his decades of service, which include leading the creation of specialized units like the tactical and aviation teams and overseeing the safety of over 60,000 residents. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his career achievements and offer well wishes for his retirement.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 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
14
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
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/22/2026
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Hicks
RRepublican
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