HJR 757 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Elizabeth Lorenza McPhee -

HJR 757 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Elizabeth Lorenza McPhee, a retired educator and longtime advocate for Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and her community. It formally recognizes her 40-year career in education, her role as MTSU's First Lady, and her volunteer work with organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Murfreesboro Domestic Violence Center. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of public service. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond this symbolic tribute.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Jan 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 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
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Charlie Baum
Charlie Baum
RRepublican
TN
37