HJR 592 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - University of Memphis Athletics -

This ceremonial resolution (HJR 592) formally recognizes and commends the University of Memphis Athletic Department for specific achievements, including the football team's five consecutive bowl wins, the men's basketball team's AAC championship, and strong academic performance (94% graduation rate for football players). It highlights accomplishments like 13 American Athletic Conference titles since 2013, multiple All-AAC honors, and perfect academic performance scores for 13 teams. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding provisions, or binding obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It does not directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing official support for the athletic department's work.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 14, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 14, 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 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
R/S Intro., adopted v.v.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Torrey Harris
Torrey Harris
DDemocratic
TN
91