HJR 38 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Bill Freeman -

HJR 38 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late William H. "Bill" Freeman, a Nashville businessman, Democratic fundraiser, and community leader who passed away. The resolution details his contributions, including co-founding Freeman Webb Company (managing over 18,000 rental properties), owning local media outlets, serving on the Metro Nashville Airport Authority, and donating over $7.8 million to Democratic causes. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy as a "beacon of kindness and wisdom" in Nashville. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - its sole purpose is to formally commemorate his life and service.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Signed Feb 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/16/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
TN
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