H.J.Res.0870

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Larry Bushart of Henderson County.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Honors Larry Bushart for defending the First Amendment after wrongful arrest and incarceration.

The bill commends Larry Bushart, a retired law enforcement officer from Henderson County, for his defense of the First Amendment. Bushart was arrested and jailed for refusing to be bullied into censorship, despite his decades of service in law enforcement. The resolution highlights his wrongful arrest, which led to significant personal and professional consequences, and his subsequent release after all charges were dismissed.

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History

Feb 5

House

Objected to on Consent Calendar.

Feb 5

House

Withdrawn.

Feb 4

House

Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/5/2026