HJR 1224 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Johnathan Elliott, 2026 Arts Academy Teacher Hero -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Johnathan Elliott, a fine arts teacher at Oneida Middle/High School, for receiving the 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero award. The resolution recognizes his dedication to arts education and his impact on students and the community, but it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes. Instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended for presentation to the teacher as a gesture of appreciation.
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 26, 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
13
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 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/30/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kelly Keisling
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
TN
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