HJR 503 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Hugh Harris -

HJR 503 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hugh Harris upon his retirement as headmaster and president of Franklin Christian Academy after 21 years of service. It recognizes his career in education, including founding the academy in 2004, his leadership roles, and his work in community ministry. The resolution formally commends his dedication to students and education in Tennessee but contains no policy changes or legal effects. As a purely honorary measure, it does not impose obligations or alter laws.
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
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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
Photo of Lee Reeves
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
TN
65