SJR 42 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - "Arts in Education Week," March 2-8, 2025 -

This resolution designates March 2-8, 2025, as "Arts in Education Week" in Tennessee to recognize the value of arts education. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the role of arts (including music, visual arts, and theater) in developing students' critical thinking, creativity, and academic success, as highlighted by state data showing 30% of students lack arts course access. The resolution was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor.
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 10, 2025 Signed Mar 25, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025 · House Mar 20, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Mar 25, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Adam Lowe
Adam Lowe
RRepublican
TN
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