HJR 33 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Riley Gaines -

House Joint Resolution 33 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor swimmer Riley Gaines of Sumner County. It recognizes her athletic achievements, including her high school and NCAA swimming career, and commends her for publicly advocating on behalf of women's sports under her First Amendment rights. The resolution specifically highlights her efforts to oppose transgender participation in women's sports, including lobbying for related legislation and speaking at public events. As a non-binding memorial, it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no legal effect or policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes · House Jan 16, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 78, Nays 14, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/15/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Johnny Garrett
Johnny Garrett
RRepublican
TN
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