SJR 490 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Leslie Tomlinson, Barry Tatum Academy Teacher of the Year -

SJR 490 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Leslie Tomlinson, a middle school alternative teacher with 28 years of experience, for being named the 2024-2025 Barry Tatum Academy Teacher of the Year. The resolution, passed by Tennessee's Senate and House and signed by the Governor, formally recognizes her dedication to education and commends her service to students. It does not create any new laws or policies, as it is purely a symbolic tribute. The bill directly affects no individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment of Ms. Tomlinson’s professional achievement.
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