HJR 783 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - David Samuel "Sammy" Scott -

House Joint Resolution 783 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late David Samuel "Sammy" Scott, a Lawrence County resident and self-employed mechanic. The resolution commemorates his life, work ethic, and dedication to family, including his role as a devoted father to two sons and his community involvement at Busby Church of God. It extends condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy without creating any new laws or legal requirements. As a commemorative resolution, it serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/22/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kip Capley
Kip Capley
RRepublican
TN
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