AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to days of special observance.
Summary
SB1160 is a commemorative resolution-style bill that amends Tennessee law to designate December 14 of each year as “Hazel Moore Day.” The bill’s findings describe Hazel Moore as a prominent Whitehaven community leader known for work on youth empowerment, public health outreach, community pride, anti-drug and teen pregnancy efforts, and local civic improvements such as a library drive and a community health fair.
The measure does not create a regulatory program, appropriation, or enforcement mechanism. Instead, it adds a new special observance to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, placing Hazel Moore among the state’s officially recognized commemorative days. Its practical effect is symbolic, formally honoring her contributions to Memphis and Whitehaven and encouraging public recognition of her legacy.
Impact
SB1160 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, by adding December 14 as an official day of special observance, “Hazel Moore Day.” The bill has no direct fiscal impact, no changes to criminal or civil law, and no administrative duties beyond the state’s formal recognition of the observance. It primarily affects state law by expanding the list of commemorative days and affects the public by creating an official annual recognition of Hazel Moore’s community service.
Sentiment
The available text suggests a strongly positive and supportive sentiment around the bill. The findings section is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Hazel Moore’s leadership, civic contributions, and awards, and there is no recorded committee opposition, vote split, or transcript evidence of controversy. In the absence of recorded debate or votes, the bill appears to be a noncontroversial honorary measure.
Contention
No specific points of contention are evident in the bill text or the provided legislative history. Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes, there is no indication of disagreement over the designation itself, the choice of honoree, or the date selected. Any potential concerns would likely be limited to the general practice of creating honorary observance days rather than this bill in particular.