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Introduced
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Passed
06/12/2020
06/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
George Floyd
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, formally expresses sorrow and remembrance for George Floyd, whose death on May 25, 2020, while being restrained by a Minneapolis police officer, was captured on video and sparked widespread outrage. The resolution details Floyd's life, including his upbringing in Texas, his athletic achievements in high school and college, his musical talents, his faith, and his efforts to build a better life in Minneapolis where he held multiple jobs. It acknowledges the charges brought against the officers involved in his death and extends condolences to his family and friends, celebrating his spirit, humanity, and courage.
Sponsors (46)
G.A. Hardaway (D)*,
Bill Beck (D),
Clark Boyd (R),
Karen Camper (D),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Jesse Chism (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Michael Curcio (R),
Vincent Dixie (D),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Andrew Farmer (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Johnny Garrett (R),
Yusuf Hakeem (D),
Kirk Haston (R),
Patsy Hazlewood (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Gary Hicks (R),
Jason Hodges (D),
Chris Hurt (R),
Darren Jernigan (D),
Gloria Johnson (D),
London Lamar (D),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Harold Love (D),
Susan Lynn (R),
Larry Miller (D),
Brandon Ogles (R),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Jason Potts (D),
Jason Powell (D),
Jay Reedy (R),
Cameron Sexton (R),
Johnny Shaw (D),
Robin Smith (R),
Rick Staples (D),
Mike Stewart (D),
Bryan Terry (R),
Thomas Tillis (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Mark White (R),
Sam Whitson (R),
John Windle (I),
Last Action
Signed by Governor. (on 06/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR1212&ga=111 | 06/09/2020 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/HJR1212.pdf | 06/09/2020 |
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