A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Lawrence Richard Ahern III of Nashville.

Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1247 (HJR1247) is a legislative measure introduced in the 114th General Assembly to honor the memory of Lawrence Richard Ahern III of Nashville. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Jason Powell, a Democrat, and Representative Jay Reedy, a Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. The bill was introduced on March 30, 2026, and placed on the House consent calendar for April 2, 2026. It passed the House on April 2, 2026, with a unanimous vote of 95-0. The Senate concurred with the resolution on April 9, 2026, with a vote of 33-0. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 16, 2026, completing the legislative process. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HJR1247/2025?utm_source=openai))

TN HJR1247 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jason Powell (D), currently “Passed” since April 16, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 33 of them sponsored by Jason Powell.

While specific media coverage of HJR1247 is not readily available, the bipartisan sponsorship and unanimous legislative support suggest a positive reception. Such resolutions are typically well-received as they honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the community.

No negative media coverage or controversies related to HJR1247 have been identified.

The bill HJR1247 is a resolution to honor the memory of Lawrence Richard Ahern III, which does not involve any regulatory or financial implications that could directly benefit the sponsor, Jason Powell. The bill is situated within the arts, culture, and religion policy area, which does not intersect with Powell's personal financial interests in the real estate industry. His various roles as a real estate broker and business owner in real estate do not align with the bill's subject matter, as it does not pertain to real estate transactions or regulations that could influence his financial standing. Therefore, there are no direct overlaps that would suggest a conflict of interest.

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