HJR 975 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Gloria McKissack -

This resolution (HJR 975) honors Gloria McKissack, a Nashville civil rights activist, for her role in the 1960s Nashville Sit-In Movement and her lifelong advocacy for racial justice. It specifically recognizes her participation in protests against segregation, her injury from a brick thrown during a demonstration, and her ongoing work as an educator and activist. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no legal effect on laws or regulations. It does not affect any individuals or entities beyond acknowledging McKissack's historical contributions.
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. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
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 Justin Jones
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
TN
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