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HJR 1549

Memorials, Recognition - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, HIV/AIDS treatment work -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Pearson

Tennessee memorializes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for its contributions to pediatric cancer research and HIV/AIDS treatment, elevating public awareness.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1549

Summary of HJR 1549 (TN, 114th Session)

Overview

  • Bill: HJR 1549
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Tennessee, 114th General Assembly
  • Title: Memorials, Recognition - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, HIV/AIDS treatment work
  • Type: Joint Resolution (HJR)
  • Purpose: Express formal recognition and memorialize/acknowledge St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for its contributions to pediatric cancer research and HIV/AIDS treatment work (as inferred from title and typical scope of memorial resolutions).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of honor or recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • It explicitly recognizes the efforts and impact of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including its work related to HIV/AIDS treatment (as indicated in the title).
  • It does not establish new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; rather, it commemorates an institution and its contributions.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary/Subject: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  • The recognition is ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create statutory changes affecting state agencies, funding, or regulatory processes.
  • No direct fiscal implications are indicated by the summary or standard language of memorial resolutions, though such recognitions can influence public awareness and prestige.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Recent actions indicate a standard legislative path for a joint resolution:
    • Sponsor(s) added (April 23, 2026; includes co-sponsor Justin Pearson).
    • Passed House (Adopted 87 ayes, 0 nays, 1 PNV) around April 21–22, 2026; transmitted to Senate.
    • Passed Senate: Signed by Senate Speaker (April 30, 2026) and enrolled; ready for signature of the House Speaker.
    • Final step: Transmitted to Governor for action (May 4, 2026).
  • Once signed by the Governor or after the allotted time for the Governor’s action, the resolution becomes an official statement of the state.

Potential Impact

  • Civic and symbolic impact: Elevates awareness of St. Jude’s contributions to pediatric illness research and HIV/AIDS treatment efforts.
  • Educational/public relations effect: May be used by the hospital and supporters for advocacy, fundraising narratives, and recognition within Tennessee.
  • No statutory or fiscal constraints or expansions are introduced by memorial resolutions; they are primarily ceremonial.

Notes

  • The bill’s language as a memorial declaration suggests a non-binding, honorific status.
  • If you need, I can provide a more detailed extraction of the exact text of the resolution or compare with similar past resolutions for context.

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

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