Memorials, Retirement - Dr. James Michael Norris -
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 183) honoring Dr. James Michael Norris upon his retirement as pastor of Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. It formally recognizes his 25+ years of ministry leadership, congregational growth, and community impact through the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no policy effect - it serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation for his service. It was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Signed Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 12, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/12/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Rudd
RRepublican
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