SJR 289 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hailey Ellis, Westmeade Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

SJR 289 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hailey Ellis, a Westmeade Elementary School teacher selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students in Tennessee. The resolution, passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor, expresses the General Assembly's commendation of her service. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it is a non-binding tribute to her work. The resolution directly honors Ellis and serves as a public acknowledgment of her achievements.
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 20, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 27, 2025
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 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
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Heidi Campbell
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
TN
20