Memorials, Recognition - Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections -
HJR 480 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections for the Secretary of State's Office, for his dedicated service to the state. The resolution specifically recognizes his leadership in election integrity, which contributed to Tennessee being ranked #1 in election integrity for three consecutive years. It highlights his work on election reforms, including photo ID requirements and anti-hacking laws, as well as his role in implementing voter registration initiatives like GoVoteTN. This resolution is a formal tribute with no policy changes or new requirements.
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 Apr 3, 2025 · House Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
6
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 73, Nays 21, 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
Tim Rudd
RRepublican
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