Memorials, Recognition - Jacob Slaughter -
SJR 470 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jacob Slaughter, a 2025 Mt. Juliet High School graduate. It commends his academic achievements (3.8 GPA), work ethic (including part-time employment and community service), and future plans to become an electrician. The resolution formally recognizes his accomplishments as a source of pride for his family, school, and community. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 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
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Pody
RRepublican
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