Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christina Merriman, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors Christina Merriman, a first-grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her selection as the 2025-2026 Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year and commends her professional dedication and service to students. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her 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 7, 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
13
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 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/8/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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