HJR 297 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Marjie Mahar -

HJR 297 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Marjorie Ann "Marjie" Mahar, a White House, Tennessee, community leader. It recognizes her decades of service, including her family's military history (noting her brother's sacrifice as a Korean War POW), her role as a Daughters of the American Revolution chaplain, and her efforts to honor veterans. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for her contributions. As a procedural resolution, it was formally adopted by both chambers and signed by the Governor.
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
12
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 Doc Kumar
Doc Kumar
RRepublican
TN
66