Memorials, Retirement - Dr. James Michael Norris -
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 183) honoring Dr. James Michael Norris upon his retirement as pastor of Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. It formally recognizes his 25+ years of ministry leadership, congregational growth, and community impact through the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no policy effect - it serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation for his service. It was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor.
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 10, 2025
Signed Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 12, 2025
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
Feb 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/12/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Rudd
RRepublican
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