HJR 477 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - New Life United Pentecostal Church, 75th anniversary -

This joint resolution (HJR 477) formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of New Life United Pentecostal Church in Smithville, Tennessee. It celebrates the church's history since 1945, including its founding, mergers, building expansions, and community service like its children's ministry and Christian school. The Tennessee legislature passes this resolution to honor the church's longstanding role in spiritual outreach and community support. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025 · House Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 31, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 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
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michael Hale
Michael Hale
RRepublican
TN
40