HJR 1078 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Lee Reeves
Lee Reeves
RRepublican
TN
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