HJR 663 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Kenneth Robert Carpenter -

HJR 663 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kenneth Robert Carpenter, a Greene County Sheriff's Office employee retiring after a 56-year law enforcement career. The resolution formally recognizes his service, military background (including Air Force duty in Greenland), community involvement (TSSAA official, Jaycees, Moose Lodge), and dedication to family. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for his retirement. The resolution was signed by the House Speaker, Senate Speaker, and Governor in May 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 16, 2025 Signed May 2, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/17/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of David Hawk
David Hawk
RRepublican
TN
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