Memorials, Retirement - Officer Robert A. Jackson -
HJR 512 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Officer Robert A. Jackson Jr. for his 30+ years of service with the Tennessee Capitol Police upon his retirement. It has no policy impact or binding provisions - it simply recognizes his career through formal acknowledgment in the state legislature. The resolution cites his military service (including Air Force Security Police and nuclear missile base duties), transition to Capitol Police, and personal life. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor in April 2025. This is a non-binding tribute with no effect on laws or regulations.
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
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
Jody Barrett
RRepublican
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