Memorials, Death - James "Jim" Moore Hart -
SJR 810 is a ceremonial resolution honoring James "Jim" Moore Hart, a Knoxville broadcaster and nonprofit leader who served as WBIR general manager and led Friends of the Smokies. The resolution commemorates his career in media, his work preserving the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and his dedication to East Tennessee. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate (32-0) and House (93-0) in early 2026. As a memorial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the General Assembly's respect for Hart's legacy.
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 19, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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