Memorials, Professional Achievement - Blake Lannom, Franklin High School Teacher of the Year -
HJR 1277 is a House Joint Resolution that honors Blake Lannom, a teacher at Franklin High School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The bill formally recognizes his dedication to education and his positive influence on students through a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. This type of legislation does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly commend an individual's professional achievements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 2, 2026
Signed Apr 20, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/6/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gino Bulso
RRepublican
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