HB2438Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to "Gold Star Father's Day."
Introduced by Sam McKenzie, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, designates November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day," to honor and recognize fathers who have lost children in service to the United States as members of the United States armed forces. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 859
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 8, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
21 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Dave Wright | 19 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Greg Martin | 26 | Yes |
| Tim Rudd | 34 | Yes |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/2/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 859
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