HJR 978 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Diane Jordan -

HJR 978 is a commemorative resolution honoring Diane Jordan, Knox County's first Black woman to serve on the Knox County Commission (1994-2007). The resolution formally memorializes her legacy, recognizing her decades of public service, advocacy against police brutality, work in economic development, and community leadership after her political career. It specifically acknowledges her roles as a commissioner, her community board memberships, and her personal impact, including her 125+ hat collection. The resolution extends condolences to her family and commemorates her life as a testament to service and perseverance.
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
15
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

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Sam McKenzie
Sam McKenzie
DDemocratic
TN
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