HJR 228 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Victor Wooten -

HJR 228 is a ceremonial resolution honoring bassist Victor Wooten, recognizing his musical achievements and community contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution highlights Wooten's Grammy wins, his work with the Wooten Brothers Band, his music camps ("Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature"), and his service through education and writing. It was passed by Tennessee's legislature and signed by the Governor in February 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Signed Feb 27, 2025
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
1
Feb 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Concurred, voice vote
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
R/S Intro., adopted v.v.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Jeremy Faison
Jeremy Faison
RRepublican
TN
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