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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
to seek God's hand of mercy healing on Tennessee.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution, passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, designates the month of July 2024 as a period for prayer and fasting throughout Tennessee. It acknowledges various societal problems, including violence, human trafficking, drug addiction, and corruption, and expresses a belief that these issues stem from a departure from divine guidance. The resolution calls upon public servants and all citizens to humble themselves before God, confess their sins, and seek His mercy and forgiveness, asking for healing and peace to be restored to the state and nation. The resolution references historical precedents of leaders calling for days of prayer and fasting, emphasizing a belief in divine Providence and the importance of righteousness for a nation's well-being.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (29)
Monty Fritts (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Jody Barrett (R),
Clark Boyd (R),
Jeff Burkhart (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Gary Hicks (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Harold Love (D),
Brock Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Sam McKenzie (D),
Kevin Raper (R),
Bryan Richey (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
William Slater (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Mark White (R),
Ryan Williams (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor. (on 04/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0803&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HJR0803 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HJR0803.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HJR0803.pdf |
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