SJR 475 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Ashlee Sexton, Southside Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

SJR 475 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ashlee Sexton, a Southside Elementary School teacher who was named 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her 19-year career as a K-8 music and choir teacher, her degrees in music education and educational leadership, and her dedication to students. The resolution formally commends her professional excellence and service to Tennessee students without creating new laws or affecting policy. It directly honors Sexton personally, not a broader group or program. This resolution was signed by the Governor on May 5, 2025, completing its ceremonial process.
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 22, 2025 Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 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
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
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
17