SJR 171 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - SRO Chris Jennings -

SJR 171 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor School Resource Officer Chris Jennings of the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. It recognizes his recent NASRO Practitioner status, awarded by the National Association of School Resource Officers for his 30 years of law enforcement service, specialized school safety training (including 160 hours of training and advanced certification), and dedication to youth and school safety. The resolution specifically highlights his work at Robert E. Ellis Middle School and his background as a licensed school counselor with advanced degrees in social justice and education. This is a formal expression of commendation with no legislative policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 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
Mar 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Ferrell Haile
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
TN
18