SJR 388 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ma'Kayla Brianna Nickoyle Coates, Salutatorian, Northeast High School -

SJR 388 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ma'Kayla Brianna Nickoyle Coates, the 2025 salutatorian of Northeast High School in Tennessee. It formally commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and expresses the legislature's admiration for her success. This resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely symbolic and does not alter any laws or affect any individuals or groups beyond recognizing one student's accomplishments. The resolution was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in April 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
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State
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Photo of Bill Powers
Bill Powers
RRepublican
TN
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