SJR 449 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Makayla Grace McFarland, Valedictorian, Christian Community Schools -

SJR 449 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Makayla Grace McFarland, the 2025 valedictorian of Christian Community Schools in Tennessee. It commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of her success. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it is a symbolic gesture of praise with no direct effect on constituents or legislation. It was formally enacted after signing by the Senate Speaker, House Speaker, and Governor on May 1, 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
May 2025
Introduced Apr 16, 2025 Signed May 1, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D Democratic7
7 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kerry Roberts
Kerry Roberts
RRepublican
TN
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