HJR 1563 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - M. Kevin Knowles -

This House Joint Resolution honors M. Kevin Knowles for his retirement as Director of the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries. The bill formally recognizes his decades of public service, including his leadership in managing cemetery operations and receiving the Operational Excellence Award in 2023. It serves as a commemorative gesture rather than enacting new laws or policies. The resolution is intended to be presented to Knowles as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the state and its veterans.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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 21, 2026 Signed May 7, 2026

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How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

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

Introduced

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0

upper

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 2

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced

Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/22/2026

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors