Memorials, Retirement - Chief Scott Boyd, Kingsport Fire Department -
SJR 173 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Chief Scott Boyd of the Kingsport Fire Department upon his retirement after over 30 years of service. It recognizes his career beginning as a volunteer, his role as Chief since 2017, and his dedication to public safety in Kingsport. The resolution, passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor, formally commends his "exemplary career" and extends "best wishes for much continued success and happiness" during retirement. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or constituents.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bobby Harshbarger
RRepublican
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