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SJR 508

Memorials, Retirement - Trooper Shane Moore -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Ceremonial Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 508 honors Trooper Shane Moore's 20+ years with the THP and his K9 work on retirement; no policy or funding changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 508

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 508 (SJR 508)

Purpose

SJR 508 is a ceremonial, memorial joint resolution recognizing Trooper Shane Moore of the Tennessee Highway Patrol on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution expresses appreciation for his more than two decades of service and extends best wishes for his future endeavors. It is a celebratory, non-binding tribute and does not create or modify law or public policy.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges Trooper Shane Moore for retiring after over 20 years of service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
  • Outlines Moore’s career trajectory:
    • Graduated from the THP Academy in 2000.
    • Served in Troop C, Nashville District (2000–2013), covering Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston counties.
    • Attended K9 training in 2008 and operated a dual-purpose dog.
    • Transferred to the K9 division in 2013 to train new K9 handlers and partners.
    • Joined the Capitol Protection Unit in 2019 as a handler of an explosive-detection canine.
    • Played a role in public education about explosive-detection canines.
    • After the Christmas Day 2020 Nashville bombing, worked with K9 Sumo to detect potential secondary devices.
    • Retired in January 2025 and pursued pastoral leadership at his local church.
    • Worked with five K9s during his career: Kony, Black, Tonja, Sumo, and Maro.
  • Describes Moore as an embodiment of Tennessean commitment and professionalism.
  • Directs the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation, with a specific clause about omitting House/Senate designation language on the final copy.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual: Trooper Shane Moore (retired THP trooper).
  • No changes to statutes, administrative rules, or funding are proposed. The measure is strictly ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025 (sponsor: Senator Bailey)
  • Senate actions:
    • April 21–22, 2025: Placed on consent calendar; engrossed; adopted; passed on first consideration; concurrence achieved (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0).
    • April 22, 2025: SJR placed on House consent calendar; sponsor added.
    • April 25–28, 2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures; signed by Senate Speaker.
  • House actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Concurred with Senate version (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0); sponsored in House.
    • April 28, 2025: Signed by the House Speaker.
  • Final action:
    • April 29, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
    • May 7, 2025: Signed by Governor.
  • Final status: Signed by Governor.

Impact

  • Primarily ceremonial recognition; no financial appropriations or policy changes.
  • Serves to publicly honor a law enforcement professional and document the state's appreciation for his service.

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

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