SJR 1207 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Cathy Hamsley -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes Cathy Hamsley for her retirement after nearly four decades of service to the Robertson County Election Commission. The resolution honors her career, which began in 1988 as an office clerk and included twenty-three years as the Administrator of Elections starting in 2003. It expresses appreciation for her public service and wishes her well in her retirement. The bill is ceremonial and does not change any laws or policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Signed May 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
District
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Photo of Kerry Roberts
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
TN
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