Memorials, Recognition - Line workers, first responders, and highway and transportation crews for their efforts during Winter Storm Fern -
HJR 884 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tennessee line workers, first responders, and highway/transportation crews for their work during Winter Storm Fern in January 2026. It recognizes their efforts restoring power, responding to emergencies, and clearing roads amid dangerous ice, snow, and freezing temperatures that caused widespread outages and disruptions. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on February 18, 2026, formally expresses gratitude for these workers' "brave and tireless" service during the storm. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or financial impact - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge these essential workers' contributions.
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 4, 2026
Signed Feb 18, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/5/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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