Memorials, Death - Tommy Myers, Jr. -
HJR 706 is a memorial resolution honoring Tommy Myers, Jr., former Warren County Sheriff who served from 1991 until his retirement in 2022. The resolution commemorates his 30+ years of public service, his advocacy for rehabilitation in the justice system, and his personal life, including his family and motorcycle racing background. It expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy of integrity and dedication. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or policy changes. The resolution was signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 22, 2025
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
6
Committee
1
May 7, 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. 4 for 4/22/2025
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Concurred, voice vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Sherrell
RRepublican
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