House Bill 1479 proposes to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, by establishing November 2nd of each year as "James K. Polk Day." This observance is intended to honor the significant contributions of James K. Polk, who served as the 11th President of the United States and played a crucial role in expanding the nation's territory during his presidency. The bill highlights Polk's early life, education, and political career, emphasizing his ties to Tennessee and his legacy.

The new legal language inserted into the current law specifies that November 2nd will be recognized annually as a day of observance in honor of James K. Polk. There are no deletions from the current law mentioned in the bill. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's requirement for its implementation.