HJR 736 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Steve Hiatt -

House Joint Resolution 736 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Steve Hiatt upon his retirement after over 30 years of public service. It specifically recognizes his career as director of existing business development for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, where he helped recruit major employers like Volkswagen and McKee Foods, contributing to thousands of jobs and billions in capital investment. The resolution commends his work in economic development, community leadership, and contributions to regional prosperity, extending well wishes for his retirement. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 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
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Greg Vital
Greg Vital
RRepublican
TN
29