HJR 1215 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Club America, Independence High School -

This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Club America chapter at Independence High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The resolution recognizes the club, founded in 2026 by Coleman Wooten, for its bi-weekly meetings that encourage free thinking and grassroots activism among students. The General Assembly formally commends the organization's members for their dedication to patriotism and civic engagement. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, requiring no new laws or funding.
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 26, 2026 Signed Apr 20, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 79, Nays 11, PNV 3
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/30/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Jake McCalmon
RRepublican
TN
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