HJR 1167 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - William Samuel "W.S." Howard, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth “Tootsie” Howard -

This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the memory of William Samuel "W.S." Howard, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth "Tootsie" Howard, both longtime residents of Clifton, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes their lifelong contributions to their community through their work in the family grocery business, their civic service, and their active participation in local organizations. It expresses gratitude for their dedication to family, community, and the principles of integrity and service. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official state acknowledgment of their 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 14, 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 14, 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
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Photo of Kip Capley
Kip Capley
RRepublican
TN
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