HJR 677 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Martin Kove -

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring actor Martin Kove for his role as Sensei John Kreese in the Netflix series *Cobra Kai*. It recognizes his contributions to television, the martial arts community, and his portrayal of a character that inspired audiences globally, including winning a 2025 Saturn Award. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it solely expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of Kove's work. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Signed May 2, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 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
1
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
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/21/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lee Reeves
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
TN
65