Memorials, Congratulations - Cathy Kolb -
SJR 843 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Cathy Kolb on her reappointment to Tennessee's State Board of Education. It formally recognizes her 30+ years as an educator, including her current role as a special education teacher, and her degrees from Western Kentucky and Austin Peay State universities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for her service to Tennessee students and communities. This procedural resolution passed unanimously by the Senate on March 5, 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed Mar 25, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Powers
RRepublican
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