Memorials, Death - R.L. McKinney -
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of R.L. McKinney, a deceased HVAC technician and community leader from East Tennessee. It formally acknowledges his service as a National Guard member, his long career with local schools, and his active roles in the Masonic Lodge and his church. The resolution expresses the legislature's sympathy to McKinney's family and directs the creation of a copy of the document for presentation to his relatives.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Signed May 11, 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
10
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
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