SJR 530 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Owen Brown, Valedictorian, Cumberland County High School -

SJR 530 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Owen Brown, the 2025 valedictorian of Cumberland County High School. It formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement through a resolution adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply recognizes Brown's accomplishments and extends well-wishes for his future. This type of resolution directly affects only the named student, Owen Brown, and serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
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 22, 2025 Signed May 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 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
13
Key actions
6
Committee
1
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
15