HJR 1102 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Joe Calhoun -

This bill honors Joe Calhoun, Operations Manager of the Ernest Withers Collection Museum & Gallery in Memphis, for his work preserving historical photographs of the Civil Rights Movement and other significant events in American history. The resolution formally recognizes his leadership in managing the museum's operations and ensuring that the photographic archives of Dr. Ernest Withers remain accessible to students, scholars, and the public. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to acknowledge Calhoun's contributions to cultural preservation and public education.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026 · House Mar 16, 2026

How they voted

29–0
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 23, 2026
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 25, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 25, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 23, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Mar 19, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 16, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 12, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/16/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Justin Pearson
Justin Pearson
DDemocratic
TN
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