HJR 854 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Pam Conatser, 2025-2026 Allardt Elementary School Teacher of the Year for Pre-K-4 -

HJR 854 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pam Conatser, a Pre-K-4 teacher at Allardt Elementary School in Fentress County, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication and impact on students through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her professional achievements. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative effect beyond the acknowledgment.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/4/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
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Photo of Ed Butler
Ed Butler
RRepublican
TN
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