Bill
HJR 1517
The bill designates a formal state memorial recognizing Mary Clement, constituting ceremonial recognition in official records.
HJR 1517 (Session 114, Tennessee) – Memorials, Recognition - Mary Clement
Overview
- Type of measure: House Joint Resolution (HJR) proposing a memorial/recognition
- Purpose: Honor and recognize Mary Clement (presumably a person of note within Tennessee) through a formal legislative memorial (as is typical for a joint resolution of this nature)
- Status: Signed by the Governor (May 5, 2026), completing the legislative process and enacting the memorial
Key Provisions and Changes
- Memorial designation: The bill designates formal recognition for Mary Clement. Joint resolutions of this type typically authorize the designation of a state memorial, recognition in official records, and/or inclusion in the state’s commemorative lists.
- Scope of recognition: Likely includes acknowledgment by the General Assembly and public records, and may direct related commemorative actions (e.g., presentation of the memorial text, dissemination to state agencies, or placement in relevant public or commemorative forums). Specifics are not provided in the summary, but such resolutions generally do not create new legal rights or funding; they express the sentiments of the legislature.
- Authorship and sponsorship: Co-sponsor listed – Mary Littleton, indicating cross-member collaboration within the Tennessee General Assembly.
Affected Parties and Impacts
- Primary: Mary Clement (the individual being memorialized) and Tennessee's legislative record.
- Auxiliary: State agencies and the public, which may reference the memorial in official documents or ceremonial contexts.
- Financial/operational impact: Typically minimal or none beyond standard administrative costs for printing and distributing memorial language; the resolution itself does not create ongoing programs or funding.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduction and passage: Initiated in the House, then transmitted to the Senate. The bill was adopted on April 21, 2026, with unanimous or near-unanimous voice votes (Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1) in the House, and subsequently concurred in the Senate (April 23, 2026, Ayes 33, Nays 0).
- Transmission to Governor: Signed by the House Speaker (April 29, 2026) and Senate Speaker (April 30, 2026), enrolled and awaiting signature.
- Governor’s action: Signed and became law on May 1–5, 2026; final action completed by the Governor’s signature on May 5, 2026.
- Effective date: As a memorial, typically effective upon governor’s signature or upon passage; the exact effective date is not specified here, but the signing completes the memorial designation.
Notes for readers
- This summary focuses on the intent to memorialize Mary Clement and the procedural steps leading to enactment.
- The measure does not appear to establish policy changes, funding, or programmatic duties; its primary function is ceremonial recognition through an official joint resolution and inclusion in the state’s commemorative record.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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