HJR 772 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Mitchell Whaley, Sevier County School System Principal of the Year -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 772), not a substantive bill. It honors Dr. Mitchell Whaley, the Sevier County School System's 2025-2026 Principal of the Year, for his 20+ years of service in the district, including roles as an English teacher, vice principal, and currently principal of Sevier County High School. The resolution formally congratulates him, recognizes his dedication to student success and community collaboration, and commends his leadership. It passed unanimously in both chambers and is now with the Governor for final action. As a memorial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
25 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
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 1/15/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Andrew Farmer
Andrew Farmer
RRepublican
TN
17