A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Bobby Sands on the occasion of his retirement from the Maury County General Sessions Court.

Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1408 honors Judge Bobby Sands upon his retirement from the Maury County General Sessions Court. The resolution highlights his over 20 years of service, including his tenure as President of the Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference. Judge Sands began his judicial career in 2005, succeeding the late Judge Jimmy Matthews, and was re-elected unopposed in 2014 and 2022. Before his judicial service, he was an attorney and served as Assistant District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, he was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 1996, serving three terms in the House of Representatives for District 64 (Maury County). ([capitol.tn.gov](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR1408.pdf?utm_source=openai))

TN HJR1408 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Scott Cepicky (R), currently “Passed” since April 30, 2026.

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The resolution received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, reflecting bipartisan appreciation for Judge Sands' contributions. The House adopted the resolution with 90 votes in favor and 2 members not voting, while the Senate concurred with 30 votes in favor and none against. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1408&ga=114&utm_source=openai)) This widespread support underscores the respect and admiration Judge Sands commands across the political spectrum.

No negative media coverage or opposition to the resolution was reported, indicating a consensus on Judge Sands' positive impact and the appropriateness of the honor bestowed upon his retirement.

The bill HJR1408 is a resolution to honor Judge Bobby Sands on his retirement, which does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes that would affect the sponsor's personal financial interests. Scott Cepicky, the sponsor, is a real estate agent employed by Crye-Leike Realtors, and his financial interests are primarily tied to the real estate industry. Since the bill pertains to a ceremonial honor rather than any legislative action that could impact real estate or financial institutions, there are no direct overlaps between his personal interests and the bill's subject matter. Furthermore, the bill does not create any opportunities for personal financial gain for the sponsor or his employer, as it is purely a recognition of service rather than a policy change.

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