Memorials, Recognition - National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026) -
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution formally recognizes National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026) to honor law enforcement officers. The bill expresses gratitude for the service of current officers and pays tribute to those who have died in the line of duty. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than enacting new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Signed May 7, 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
15
Key actions
6
Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for concurrence by Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Ayes 10, Nayes 0, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Concurred, voice vote
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/21/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Hicks
RRepublican
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