HJR 254 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Dr. Frank Maxey "Max" Petett -

This is a ceremonial memorial resolution, not a substantive bill. HJR 254 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Frank Maxey "Max" Petett, a former Jackson County High School principal and public servant from Tennessee, following his passing. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his dedication to education, family values, and community service. It contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms, as it is a standard commemorative measure for a deceased public figure.
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

33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
28 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
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 Michael Hale
Michael Hale
RRepublican
TN
40