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TN HJR1209

TN HJR1209
Requires the Secretary of State to include a section on the Bible in Tennessee in the Tennessee Blue Book.


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Introduced
06/08/2020
In Committee
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of State to include a section on the Bible in Tennessee in the Tennessee Blue Book.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution mandates that the Secretary of State must incorporate a dedicated section about the Bible within Tennessee into the Tennessee Blue Book, a publication that serves as an official directory and reference for the state. This new section, intended to be included starting with the 2021-2022 edition and in all subsequent publications, will cover the Bible's historical and cultural significance in Tennessee, its economic impact on the state, and its use in various cultural practices, such as recording family histories. The resolution highlights the Bible's deep roots in Tennessee, citing its influence on historical figures, its role in the Civil Rights Movement, its connection to literary and artistic works by Tennesseans, and its substantial economic contribution through the printing and publishing industry, particularly in Nashville, which is recognized as a major center for Bible production.

Sponsors (53)

Jerry Sexton (R)* Charlie Baum (R),  Clark Boyd (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  David Byrd (R),  Kent Calfee (R),  Dale Carr (R),  Scott Cepicky (R),  Mark Cochran (R),  John Crawford (R),  John DeBerry (I),  Clay Doggett (R),  Bill Dunn (R),  Rick Eldridge (R),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  Bruce Griffey (R),  Rusty Grills (R),  Mark Hall (R),  Kirk Haston (R),  David Hawk (R),  Esther Helton (R),  Gary Hicks (R),  Matthew Hill (R),  John Holsclaw (R),  Andrew Holt (R),  Bud Hulsey (R),  Kelly Keisling (R),  Doc Kumar (R),  William Lamberth (R),  Tom Leatherwood (R),  Mary Littleton (R),  Susan Lynn (R),  Pat Marsh (R),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Dennis Powers (R),  John Ragan (R),  Jay Reedy (R),  Tim Rudd (R),  Lowell Russell (R),  Cameron Sexton (R),  Paul Sherrell (R),  Robin Smith (R),  Mike Sparks (R),  Thomas Tillis (R),  Chris Todd (R),  James Van Huss (R),  Terri Weaver (R),  Mark White (R),  Ryan Williams (R),  Dave Wright (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Meeting Canceled (on 06/15/2020)

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