HJR 602 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Grayce Barnes, Valedictorian, Powell High School -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 602) passed by Tennessee's General Assembly to honor Grayce Barnes, the 2025 valedictorian of Powell High School. It formally commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and extends well-wishes for her future. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely recognizes her accomplishments. The resolution was signed by both legislative leaders and the Governor in April 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/10/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michele Carringer
Michele Carringer
RRepublican
TN
16