Memorials, Academic Achievement - Nora Kate Butt, Salutatorian, Santa Fe Unit School -
HJR 953 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Nora Kate Butt, the 2026 Salutatorian of Santa Fe Unit School in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, through a vote of the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely expresses commendation and pride in her accomplishments. It was passed by both legislative chambers and transmitted to the Governor for formal acknowledgment.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kip Capley
RRepublican
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