Memorials, Retirement - Trooper Thomas Bayless -
Senate Resolution 252 honors Trooper Thomas Bayless of the Tennessee Highway Patrol's Lawrenceburg District for his 31 years of service, recognizing his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting citizens. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026, serves as a formal tribute to his retirement without creating new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Jan 21, 2026
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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