Memorials, Death - Dr. Alton Wayne Tipps -
This joint resolution honors the memory of Dr. Alton Wayne Tipps, a respected educator and public servant who passed away. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions as a professor, musician, and community leader, while offering condolences to his family. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his life and legacy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Apr 22, 2024
Signed May 13, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2024 · House Apr 24, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Apr 24, 2024
D
Democratic4
100% Yea
R
Republican21
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
0
May 13, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
upper
May 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 1, PNV 1
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 22, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Yager
RRepublican
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