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SB0578 • 2026

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to days of special observance.

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Sponsor
Akbari, Camper
Last action
2025-02-10
Official status
Withdrawn.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how Hazel Moore Day should be celebrated or if there are penalties for failing to observe it.

Designate December 14 as Hazel Moore Day

This bill designates December 14 of each year as 'Hazel Moore Day' in Tennessee.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a new section to the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4.
  • Designates December 14 of every year as 'Hazel Moore Day'.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people of Tennessee will be aware of a new day of special observance.
  • The Governor of Tennessee is required to make an annual proclamation for Hazel Moore Day.

Terms To Know

Governor
The elected leader of the state who has the power to issue proclamations and enforce laws.
Proclamation
A formal announcement or declaration made by a government official, such as the governor.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how Hazel Moore Day should be celebrated.
  • It is unclear if there are any penalties for failing to observe this day.
  • This bill was withdrawn on February 10, 2025, and its status is uncertain.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Withdrawn.

  2. 2025-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. 2025-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    Withdrawn.

  4. 2025-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  5. 2025-02-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  6. 2025-01-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 690
By Camper

SENATE BILL 578
By Akbari

SB0578
000598
- 1 -

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and
Title 4, relative to days of special observance.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, is amended by
adding the following as a new section:
December 14 of each year is designated as "Hazel Moore Day," to be proclaimed
as such by the governor.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.