Memorials, Recognition - Benjamin and Lauren Neale, Rural Small Business of the Year -
HJR 694 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Benjamin and Lauren Neale, owners of Light Hill Meats in Lynnville, Tennessee, for receiving the U.S. Small Business Administration's Tennessee District Office Rural Small Business of the Year award. The resolution formally congratulates them on their business achievements and community contributions, including their farm-to-table beef operation, pandemic-era community support, and charitable work. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is solely a symbolic recognition with no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the named individuals.
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 21, 2025
Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 7, 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
R/S Intro., adopted v.v.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clay Doggett
RRepublican
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