HJR 1119 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Robert Mason Howard, Salutatorian, Spring Hill High School -

This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Robert Mason Howard, the 2026 Salutatorian at Spring Hill High School in Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his outstanding academic achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities such as National History Day and work-based learning. It directs the General Assembly to commend Mr. Howard for his academic excellence and includes provisions for creating a copy of the resolution to be presented to him. The bill was signed by the Governor and is intended to acknowledge his accomplishments as he prepares to attend Columbia State Community College.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Signed Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/19/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kip Capley
Kip Capley
RRepublican
TN
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