Memorials, Retirement - Trooper William Bennett -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Trooper William Bennett of the Tennessee Highway Patrol as he retires after thirty years of service. The resolution acknowledges his extensive background, including his military service, education, and various roles within law enforcement, particularly his work protecting the Tennessee General Assembly. It expresses official gratitude for his dedication to public safety and his personal contributions to the state, but it does not create any new laws, change policies, or allocate funding. The primary effect of the bill is to issue a ceremonial commendation to be presented to Bennett, serving as a public acknowledgment of his career rather than a functional legislative change.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
0
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
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar 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
Jeremy Faison
RRepublican
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