Memorials, Recognition - Paul Bates, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -
HJR 501 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Paul Bates, a Tennessee volunteer who received the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for his Habitat for Humanity work. It recognizes his service in building a home for a local family after completing a construction course, highlighting his community impact. This resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition with no funding, requirements, or legislative action.
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 27, 2025
Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025 · House Mar 31, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 7, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/31/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Hurt
RRepublican
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