Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1173 (HJR1173) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly that honors and recognizes Mason Mash as a 2026 Top Ten Senior of Hampshire Unit School. The resolution was introduced by Representative Kip Capley and co-sponsored by Representative Monty Fritts. It was adopted unanimously in both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor on April 14, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HJR1173/2025?utm_source=openai))
TN HJR1173 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kip Capley (R), currently “Passed” since April 14, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 215 of them sponsored by Kip Capley.
While specific media coverage for HJR1173 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received by local communities and educational institutions. Recognizing outstanding students like Mason Mash often garners positive attention, highlighting the state's commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.
There is no evidence of negative media coverage or controversy surrounding HJR1173. The resolution's focus on honoring a student's academic success is generally viewed positively and is unlikely to attract negative attention.
The bill HJR1173 is a resolution to honor Mason Mash, a Top Ten Senior at Hampshire Unit School, and does not propose any changes to education policy or funding that could directly benefit the sponsor, Kip Capley. His personal financial interests include being an educator and holding positions at River Region Psychiatry Associates and OX Bio Med, none of which are directly related to the content of the resolution. Since the bill is purely ceremonial and does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes, there are no conflicts of interest identified that would suggest personal financial gain for the sponsor.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Educator | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Teacher at Wayne County Schools | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | RIVER REGION PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | OX BIO MED | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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What does TN HJR1173 do?
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1173 (HJR1173) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly that honors and recognizes Mason Mash as a 2026 Top Ten Senior of Hampshire Unit School. The resolution was introduced by Representative Kip Capley and co-sponsored by Representative Monty Fritts. It was adopted unanimously in both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor on April 14,…
What is the status of TN HJR1173?
TN HJR1173 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR1173?
Kip Capley (R) sponsored TN HJR1173.
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