Memorials, Professional Achievement - Nicole McMahan, 2025-2026 Chester County Schools District Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8 -
SJR 599 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Nicole McMahan, a middle school teacher at Chester County Middle School, for being named the 2025-2026 Chester County Schools District Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8. The resolution, passed unanimously by both the Tennessee Senate (33-0) and House (94-0), formally recognizes her dedication to education and positive impact on students. It has no legal effect or policy changes - only symbolic recognition of her professional achievement. The resolution was adopted on February 5, 2026, and will be presented to Ms. McMahan as a formal tribute.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Signed Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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