Memorials, Retirement - Officer Robert A. Jackson -
HJR 519 is a joint resolution honoring Officer Robert A. Jackson, Jr., the last officer of the Tennessee Capitol Police, for his over 30 years of service. Signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025, the resolution recognizes his military career in the U.S. Air Force and his distinguished law enforcement work, expressing gratitude for his dedication to public safety in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges his retirement through a ceremonial expression of appreciation.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Apr 3, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 10, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lowell Russell
RRepublican
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