HJR 628 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Paul Thompson -

HJR 628 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Paul Thompson upon his retirement from Tri-County Electric Cooperative. It recognizes his nearly 30-year career, including serving as the cooperative's longest-serving CEO in Tennessee history, and highlights his professional achievements like implementing automated metering systems and expanding broadband access. The resolution has no legislative effect - it simply expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his service and community contributions. It directly affects no individuals or policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect.
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
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
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
Photo of Kelly Keisling
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
TN
38