HJR 994 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators Living Legend Award honorees, Reverend Ann Jones-Pierre, Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, and Representative Johnny Shaw -

HJR 994 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Ann Jones-Pierre, Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, and Representative Johnny Shaw as recipients of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators Living Legend Award. It recognizes their decades of public service, including Reverend Jones-Pierre's work in ministry and economic justice, Dr. Tucker's 30-year career in education, and Representative Shaw's legislative and community leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for their contributions. It directly affects the honorees by publicly acknowledging their legacy.
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
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State
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Jesse Chism
DDemocratic
TN
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