Memorials, Retirement - Steve Gaston -
HJR 938 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Steve Gaston for his 32 years of service with the Hamilton County Election Commission. It formally commends his "uncommon devotion and enthusiasm" in public service and extends "heartfelt wishes" for his retirement. The resolution was unanimously approved by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now transmitted to the governor for signature. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/19/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
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