HJR 295 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - James Stephen Turner -

HJR 295 is a non-binding memorial resolution honoring James Stephen Turner, a Nashville business leader and philanthropist who revitalized downtown Nashville (notably through The Gulch development) and served on cultural and community boards like the Country Music Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes his contributions to Nashville's civic, cultural, and economic life, expresses condolences to his family, and leaves a copy for presentation. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or constituents.
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 27, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025 · House Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 10, 2025
D Democratic4
4 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 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Caleb Hemmer
Caleb Hemmer
DDemocratic
TN
59