SJR 170 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - James Richard Hilliard -

SJR 170 is a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Elder James Richard Hilliard, a Springfield resident who passed away. It commemorates his 30+ year career at Delight Products, his service as a pastor at Calvary Temple (founded in 1998), and his roles in community organizations like City of Faith International. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy of "integrity, compassion, and dedication." As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or individuals - it solely serves to formally honor his life and contributions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kerry Roberts
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
TN
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