Memorials, Retirement - Sam W. Hinchey -
HJR 610 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sam W. Hinchey for his 54-year career as a school bus driver, including 48 years with Jefferson County Schools. It formally recognizes his dedicated service to students, his role as a community pastor, and his local educational background. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his contributions and extends well-wishes for his retirement. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy or funding changes, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents beyond this symbolic tribute.
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 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
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 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/10/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Faison
RRepublican
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