HJR 704 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Diane Elder -

HJR 704 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Diane Elder, director of Pickett County Schools, upon her retirement after 45 years in education (including 14 years as a classroom teacher, 13 as SPED director, and 18 as school director). The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to students and the community, expressing the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for her service. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies - only serving as a symbolic tribute. This resolution was signed by both legislative chambers and the Governor in May 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3 for 4/22/2025
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kelly Keisling
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
TN
38