Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kayla Shouse, Homestead Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Kayla Shouse, a teacher at Homestead Elementary School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication to education and her positive impact on students, recognizing her professional excellence and commitment to public service. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill was adopted by the Senate and subsequently withdrawn by the sponsor.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 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
11
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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