Memorials, Recognition - PENCIL -
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors and recognizes PENCIL, a nonprofit organization in Nashville that supports Metro Nashville Public Schools through community partnerships. The resolution acknowledges PENCIL's forty-four-year history of connecting schools with businesses, volunteers, and resources to help over 79,000 students, including specific programs like a free educator supply center and tutoring services. Passed unanimously by the House, the resolution expresses appreciation for PENCIL's staff and volunteers and designates March 30, 2026, as a day to celebrate their contributions to education in the Nashville community.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Signed Apr 14, 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
17
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Torrey Harris
DDemocratic
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