HJR 773 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Hans Ballew, Sevier County School System Supervisor of the Year -

House Joint Resolution 773 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Hans Ballew for being named Sevier County School System Supervisor of the Year for 2025-2026. It recognizes his 20+ years of service in the Sevier County School System, including roles as a teacher, administrator, and currently as Supervisor of K-6 Science and Social Studies. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers (31-0) and was transmitted to the governor for final approval. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or legal effect - it serves solely to formally commend Dr. Ballew’s professional contributions to education.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 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
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
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 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/15/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Andrew Farmer
Andrew Farmer
RRepublican
TN
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