HJR 679 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - William Zabka -

HJR 679 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor actor William Zabka for his role as Johnny Lawrence in the TV series *Cobra Kai*. It recognizes his contributions to television, his portrayal of a character that inspired renewed interest in martial arts, and his role in promoting values like perseverance and mentorship. This resolution, signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, has no legal effect and serves only as symbolic recognition of Zabka's cultural impact. It directly affects Zabka by formally acknowledging his work but does not change any laws or policies.
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
14
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 Jake McCalmon
Jake McCalmon
RRepublican
TN
63