Tennessee House Bill HJR0331

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/25
• Engrossed: 3/18/25
• Enrolled: 3/26/25
• Passed: 4/1/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders club hockey team, Ameritrans Cup and College Hockey South Conference champions.

Summary

HJR0331 is a ceremonial House Joint Resolution honoring and congratulating the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders club hockey team for winning the 2024-2025 Ameritrans Cup and the College Hockey South Conference championship. The resolution recounts the team’s postseason run, including victories over Tampa, Ole Miss, and the University of South Florida in the championship game, and recognizes the contributions of Head Coach JJ Murray, the players, support staff, administrators, and fans. The measure does not create or amend any substantive law, regulate conduct, or appropriate funds. Instead, it serves as an official expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation for the team’s athletic achievement and its role in bringing positive recognition to Tennessee and MTSU. The resolution also directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, which is typical for honorary resolutions.

Impact

HJR0331 has no direct legal or regulatory impact on Tennessee statutes, state agencies, or private parties. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative only, formally placing the General Assembly’s recognition of the MTSU Blue Raiders’ championship season into the legislative record and authorizing presentation copies of the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and unanimous. The votes show broad bipartisan support, with passage on the House consent calendar by a 92-0 vote and Senate adoption by a 33-0 vote. The resolution reflects a celebratory tone, emphasizing teamwork, character, and school and state pride.

Contention

There is no notable substantive contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and noncontroversial, it appears to have moved through both chambers without opposition or recorded debate. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of formally recognizing the team’s achievement rather than on policy differences.