HJR 1198 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Officer Kurtis Bacha -

This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Officer Kurtis Bacha of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the 2025 Patrol Officer of the Year award. The resolution recognizes his proactive policing work, which included over 85 arrests, recovery of nine firearms, and removal of violent criminals from the community. It formally commends his dedication and service as an exemplary street officer and department leader. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his achievements.
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 · House Mar 26, 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 Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
TN
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