HJR 349 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Martha Jane McMasters Russell, Cornersville High School Teacher of the Year -

HJR 349 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Martha Jane McMasters Russell, a Cornersville High School (Grades 5-8) teacher selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of her service. It directly affects only Ms. Russell, celebrating her individual achievement without imposing obligations or altering existing programs. This procedural resolution was signed into effect by the Governor on April 1, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Signed Apr 1, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025 · House Mar 17, 2025

How they voted

38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Mar 24, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 1, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/17/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Todd Warner
Todd Warner
RRepublican
TN
92