HJR 857 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Amy Thoman, York Elementary School Grades Pre-K-4 Teacher of the Year -

HJR 857 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Amy Thoman, a York Elementary School Pre-K-4 teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education in Tennessee through a symbolic resolution passed by the state legislature. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a public acknowledgment of her professional achievement. (Note: This is a procedural memorial resolution, not a substantive bill.)

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

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How they voted

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

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Committee

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