HJR 681 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Laura Quering, Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee Educator of the Year Award -

HJR 681 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Laura Quering, a kindergarten teacher at Trinity Elementary School in Williamson County, for being named Educator of the Year by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to inclusive education for students with Down syndrome and her commitment to helping them reach their full potential. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific programs or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. As a joint resolution, it serves only as a formal expression of appreciation with no binding effect on state operations or funding.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Signed May 2, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/21/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jake McCalmon
Jake McCalmon
RRepublican
TN
63