HJR 799 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Helen Scott, Bristolian of the Year -

HJR 799 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Helen Scott, Executive Director of Healing Hands Health Center, for being named "Bristolian of the Year" by the Bristol Herald Courier. It recognizes her over 20 years of service providing accessible health care in the Bristol community and her leadership at Healing Hands Health Center. The resolution formally commends her dedication to public service and community health without creating any new laws or policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and does not directly affect any individuals or programs beyond this symbolic recognition.
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
14
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

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John Crawford
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