Memorials, Academic Achievement - Coleman Root, perfect ACT score -
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Coleman Root, a student from Independence High School, for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam. The resolution recognizes his academic accomplishments, including high scores on the PSAT, extensive Advanced Placement coursework, and participation in cross country athletics. It serves as a commendation to the student and his community rather than establishing new laws or policies. The document is ceremonial in nature and does not create any binding requirements or changes to existing regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Signed Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 26, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/12/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
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