HJR 865 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Carl Edward Tallant -

HJR 865 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Carl Edward Tallant, a longtime Ooltewah, Tennessee resident and pharmacist who passed away in 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, community service, family, and contributions to the Ooltewah and Collegedale areas. It contains no policy changes or legislative effects - it is purely a symbolic tribute approved by the Tennessee General Assembly to express condolences and recognize his legacy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Signed Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Greg Vital
Greg Vital
RRepublican
TN
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