HJR 1487 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Michael "Mike" Earl Tatum -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors the memory of Michael "Mike" Earl Tatum, a retired educator and community leader from Tennessee. The resolution acknowledges his contributions as a teacher, principal, and coach in Macon County, as well as his long service to his church and various local organizations. It expresses the General Assembly's sympathy to Tatum's family and formally records his legacy of public service and personal integrity. The document serves as a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or regulations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Signed May 5, 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
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
TN
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