WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HJR 554

Memorials, Interns - Malik Abdullah -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Commends Malik Abdullah for exemplary service as a legislative intern in 2025, memorializing his work for Rep. Parkinson; ceremonial, no policy or fiscal changes.

Signed by Governor.
#interns #memorials
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HJR 554

Summary: House Joint Resolution 554 (HJR 554)

Overview

  • Bill type: House Joint Resolution (joint resolution), memorializing an individual.
  • Sponsor: Representative Antonio Parkinson (HJR 554 by Parkinson).
  • Subject: Interns; Memorials.
  • Status: Signed into law by the Governor on April 24, 2025.
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Purpose: To commend Malik Abdullah for exemplary service as a legislative intern during the 2025 session of the 114th General Assembly and to extend best wishes for his future endeavors.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes Malik Abdullah for his diligent service as a legislative intern for Representative Antonio Parkinson.
  • It highlights Abdullah’s role in supporting the legislative process and expresses pride in his contributions to Members, the General Assembly, and the community.
  • The document notes Abdullah’s academic background as a senior at Tennessee State University, majoring in political science, with plans to attend law school and pursue a career at the bar.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges that Malik Abdullah has distinguished himself as a devoted and conscientious legislative intern during the 2025 session and previously served during the 113th General Assembly.
  • Commends Abdullah for “outstanding service” as a legislative intern for Representative Parkinson.
  • Includes standard ceremonial language common to memorial resolutions, such as authorizing an appropriate copy for presentation and specifying how the final copy should be formatted for archival purposes (omitting House/Senate designation in the presented copy, upon request).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Malik Abdullah (individual intern).
  • Impact on others: Primarily symbolic recognition; does not create new duties, funding, or policy changes.
  • Institutional impact: Reflects positively on the Tennessee General Assembly’s practice of recognizing interns and their contributions; may serve as inspiration for current and future legislative interns.

Procedural Timeline and Notes

  • April 2, 2025: Bill introduced.
  • April 7, 2025: House actions completed (adopted; sponsor added).
  • April 8–14, 2025: Engrossed, transmitted to Senate, concurrence processes occur.
  • April 14, 2025: Senate concurrence (ayes 32, nays 0).
  • April 15–16, 2025: Enrolled; transmitted to Governor; Senate Speaker sign-off.
  • April 21, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • April 24, 2025: Governor signs the resolution into law.

Practical Effect

  • The resolution serves as an official, ceremonial commendation of Malik Abdullah for his internship service.
  • No fiscal impact, administrative create/alterations, or legal changes are associated with the bill.
  • The commemorative text will be preserved in the official records and may be presented to Abdullah, per standard protocol.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.