Memorials, Retirement - Lily D. Barnes -
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Lily D. Barnes as she retires from her position as Register of Deeds for Hardeman County. The resolution acknowledges her twenty-eight years of public service, detailing her career path from a clerk's office employee to an elected official who served six consecutive terms. It highlights her professional achievements, including leadership roles in statewide organizations and numerous awards for excellence, while also noting her community involvement and family life. The primary effect of the bill is to create an official record of appreciation for her dedication and to authorize the presentation of a copy of the resolution to her upon request.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 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
10
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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