HJR 964 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Dr. Jon Forlines -

HJR 964 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Jon Forlines, Welch College's Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students, upon his retirement after 24 years of service. It recognizes his career in higher education, including his work as a psychological examiner in Tennessee's prison system and his role at Welch College. The resolution does not create any legal obligations or policy changes; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. This procedural resolution was passed by both chambers and transmitted to the governor for formal acknowledgment.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of William Slater
William Slater
RRepublican
TN
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