HJR 1186 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Auto Crimes Unit -

This House Joint Resolution honors and commends the Auto Crimes Unit of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Chief's Award. The resolution recognizes the unit's exceptional work in 2025, including handling over 400 cases and dismantling a large-scale organized auto theft ring involving more than 1,000 vehicles. It specifically acknowledges the contributions of Investigators Brian McClard, Kevin Orsburn, and Jamie Willis, along with Sergeant Randy Raulston, for their dedication and investigative integrity. The bill is a ceremonial recognition that does not create new laws or policy changes.
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

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
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Photo of Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
TN
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