Memorials, Recognition - Fallen law enforcement officers of Hawkins County -
HJR 1645 is a joint resolution that formally honors fallen law enforcement officers from Hawkins County, Tennessee. It specifically names five officers who died in the line of duty and designates May 11-16, 2026, as National Police Week and May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The resolution expresses gratitude for their service and sacrifice but does not change any laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 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
13
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
May 1, 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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Hicks
RRepublican
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