HJR 1160 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Shipp Robbley Weems -

This bill is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Shipp Robbley Weems, a public servant from Dickson, Tennessee. It recognizes his career as a judge and public defender, including his role in establishing Tennessee's first public defenders program. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to justice and offers condolences to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative tribute to his life and legacy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Apr 2, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 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
Apr 15, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 6, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 30, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 26, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 23, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mary Littleton
Mary Littleton
RRepublican
TN
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