HJR 491 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Stephanie Boshears, Milken Educator Award -

House Joint Resolution 491 is a commemorative resolution honoring Stephanie Boshears, a third-grade teacher at Oneida Elementary School, for receiving the Milken Educator Award. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students in Tennessee, as part of the state's recognition of educators who advance teaching standards. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of her achievements, consistent with the Milken Educator Award program's purpose of celebrating early-to-mid-career educators. The resolution was signed by both chambers and the Governor in April 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025 · House Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 31, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
28 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 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kelly Keisling
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
TN
38