HJR 644 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - NHC Cookeville, 2024 NHC Center of the Year -

House Joint Resolution 644 is a ceremonial resolution honoring NHC Cookeville (a 104-bed assisted living facility in Cookeville, Tennessee) for being named the 2024 "NHC Center of the Year" by National HealthCare Corporation. It recognizes the facility's achievements, including its CMS 5-Star rating, high patient satisfaction scores, and prior industry awards, without creating any new laws or altering policy. The resolution has no direct impact on residents, staff, or regulations - it serves solely as symbolic recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. This is a standard procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative change.
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 10, 2025 Signed Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025 · House Apr 14, 2025

How they voted

380
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 15, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/14/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams
RRepublican
TN
42