Memorials, Recognition - Junior Lee Hankins -
SJR 706 is a commemorative resolution honoring Junior Lee Hankins for his 44-year service as Bledsoe County commissioner - the longest tenure in county history. It recognizes his decades of public service, community contributions, and personal background, including his work as a farmer, coal miner, and community leader. The resolution has no policy provisions or financial impact; it solely serves to formally commend Hankins through a ceremonial gesture. This procedural resolution passed unanimously and was signed into effect in March 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Signed Mar 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Todd Gardenhire
RRepublican
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