Memorials, Recognition - Kara Shults, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -
This ceremonial resolution honors Kara Shults for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her community service after Hurricane Helene. It specifically credits her work with the local fire department, community events, and Cosby High School FFA. The resolution formally congratulates her as an exemplary volunteer embodying Tennessee's "Volunteer State" spirit. (Note: As a recognition resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Signed Apr 2, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
34–0
Passed
Total votes 34
Mar 24, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican28
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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