Memorials, Death - Kenneth Hollis Choate, Jr. -
HJR 846 is a memorial resolution honoring Kenneth Hollis Choate, Jr., a Thompson's Station, Tennessee resident and Vietnam War veteran who served as a U.S. Army captain (earning a Bronze Star), later built over 2,200 homes in Hawaii, and dedicated his life to community service. The resolution commemorates his military service, professional achievements, family devotion, and legacy of integrity, while extending condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
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
0
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/4/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
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