HJR 973 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Bozo the Clown, 80th anniversary -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 973), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally commemorates the 80th anniversary of "Bozo, The World's Most Famous Clown" and honors David Arquette for acquiring the character's rights and revitalizing its legacy in Tennessee. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Bozo's cultural impact and Arquette's efforts to restore the character to "iconic stature," with no binding policy effects or direct impact on constituents.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 2, 2026 · House Feb 23, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 2, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 4, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 26, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 23, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Justin Jones
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
TN
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