Memorials, Death - Billy Ray Helton, Sr. -
SJR 61 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Billy Ray Helton, Sr., a Lawrenceburg, Tennessee resident and public servant who passed away. It commemorates his life, including his roles as CEO of Lawrenceburg Federal Bank, local government service, and community leadership at Pulaski Street Church of Christ. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy of integrity and dedication. As a memorial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor his contributions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Signed Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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