HJR 248 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Jay Ward Williams -

HJR 248 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jay Ward Williams, a former correctional officer and public servant from California who passed away. The resolution commemorates his life, career (including service in the U.S. Air Force and work with the California Department of Corrections), family, and dedication to public service. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy of integrity and commitment to community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely serves to honor his memory.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025

How they voted

37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 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
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/27/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jake McCalmon
Jake McCalmon
RRepublican
TN
63