House Resolution 154 honors Carla Rich of Clay County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her community service as an exemplary volunteer. The resolution highlights that Tennessee volunteers contribute over 134 million hours annually, supporting the state's economy through $4 billion in annual community service. This symbolic resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on February 9, 2026, with no binding policy changes or financial impact.
This bill is a formal resolution (HR 155) honoring Brenda Browning, Clay County Register of Deeds, for her 28 years of service in that role and 30 years total in Clay County government. It recognizes her retirement at the end of her term on August 31, 2026, and commends her dedication, integrity, and commitment to public service. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally acknowledges her contributions to Clay County citizens.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 150) honoring Randy Roysden of Fentress County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution formally recognizes his community service contributions and aligns with statewide acknowledgment of volunteers who provide over 134 million hours of service annually. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic recognition. The bill was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives in February 2026.
House Resolution 151 is a formal expression of recognition passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Jayden Hesson, a Macon County volunteer, for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution highlights her community service and acknowledges the broader contributions of Tennessee volunteers, who collectively provide over 134 million hours of annual service valued at $4 billion. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of Hesson’s efforts, aligning with the state's "Volunteer State" identity. It directly affects Jayden Hesson by publicly celebrating her volunteer work and serves as a model for community engagement.
This House Resolution (HR 152) honors George McCrary of Macon County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, which recognizes outstanding community service. The resolution formally congratulates McCrary and acknowledges his volunteer contributions as representative of Tennessee's 1.9 million annual volunteers who provide over 134 million service hours. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives. The resolution was unanimously adopted (95-0) and signed by the House Speaker on February 10, 2026.
House Resolution 148 is a commemorative resolution honoring Chesna Jeane Hulsey, mother of Representative Bud Hulsey, for her lifelong dedication to faith, family, and service. The resolution expresses the Tennessee House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy of Christian compassion, including her work with neighborhood children and church groups. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a formal tribute. The resolution passed unanimously (94-0) on February 5, 2026.
Senate Resolution 291 honors Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and the Nashville Branch of the NAACP for their civil rights advocacy, specifically recognizing Waters as the keynote speaker at the 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet. The resolution commends the event, which commemorates 106 years of the NAACP Nashville Branch's work and supports its local programs in advocacy, education, economic empowerment, and civic engagement across Middle Tennessee. This ceremonial resolution was passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2026.
This Senate Resolution (SR 283) is a ceremonial honor recognizing the Dobyns-Bennett High School Band in Kingsport, Tennessee, for its 100th anniversary. It formally acknowledges the band's century of musical excellence, community impact, and national achievements - including performances at the Rose Parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and multiple national awards - without creating any new laws or altering funding. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2026.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution (House Resolution 146) passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor the late Paul Trowbridge Gillespie, Jr., a Memphis community leader and father of Representative John Gillespie. The resolution commemorates his life, highlighting his career in finance, community service (including roles at Memphis University School and ArtsMemphis), military service, and family dedication. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a symbolic tribute expressing the House's condolences to his family and recognition of his legacy. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on February 4, 2026.
This is a ceremonial House Resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Donna Alley Simpson, Bradley County Clerk, for her 39 years of service (including 28 years as Clerk) before her retirement on August 31, 2026. The resolution recognizes her community leadership, awards (including County Clerk of the Year 2006), and dedication to public service, as adopted by the Tennessee House with 70 ayes and 18 nays. It has no policy impact or concrete changes - it solely serves as a formal tribute to her career.
This House Resolution (HR 145) formally recognizes the Lafayette Chapter #4 Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee for its 200th anniversary. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it honors the Masonic group's history of community service, charitable work (including medical research and autism awareness), and contributions to Maury County and Tennessee over two centuries. The resolution specifically commends the organization's members - past and present - for their dedication to public service and celebrates their milestone anniversary. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on constituents or policy implementation.
SB 795 allows Tennessee local governments (like cities and counties) to directly purchase goods and services from vendors already in federal General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts, without requiring competitive bidding or price quotations. It specifically permits these purchases at the exact GSA schedule price, as long as the vendor is part of a federal open procurement program. The bill amends state procurement law to remove the bidding requirement for these pre-approved federal contracts, while still requiring purchases to match the vendor’s current GSA price. This change applies to most goods and services, excluding motor vehicles. The bill does not alter existing federal requirements or mandate local governments to use this option.
