HJR 793 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Death - Thomas Hayes "Tommy" Schumpert -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 793), not a policy bill. It formally honors Thomas Hayes "Tommy" Schumpert, a former Knox County mayor (1994-2002), educator, and community leader who served Knox County for decades. The resolution commemorates his life, including his work as a high school coach, his tenure as county mayor overseeing infrastructure and parks, his role in a nonprofit providing education scholarships, and his lifelong service to his church and family. It expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy, with no legislative impact or new policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/22/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Michele Carringer
Michele Carringer
RRepublican
TN
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