HJR 938 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Steve Gaston -

HJR 938 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Steve Gaston for his 32 years of service with the Hamilton County Election Commission. It formally commends his "uncommon devotion and enthusiasm" in public service and extends "heartfelt wishes" for his retirement. The resolution was unanimously approved by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now transmitted to the governor for signature. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026 · House Feb 19, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Feb 27, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Feb 26, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 23, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 19, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 12, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/19/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
TN
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