HJR 1605 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Carolyn Cates -

This joint resolution formally commends Carolyn Cates for her forty-four years of dedicated service to the Sequatchie County Election Commission. The bill recognizes her contributions to election administration, including her work as a typist, early voting assistant, and interim administrator. It expresses gratitude for her professionalism and leadership in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in the county.
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 22, 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
12
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
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/22/2026
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Ron Travis
RRepublican
TN
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