Memorials, Recognition - Jasmine Smith -
Senate Resolution 57 honors Jasmine Smith, a Knoxville Montessori School student, for being named the statewide runner-up in the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's civics essay contest (9-12 grade category). The resolution specifically recognizes her achievement in the contest themed "Why Trusted Sources Matter," which focuses on civic education. It also notes her prior win as first place in the 6-8 grade category in 2023. This ceremonial resolution directly affects Jasmine Smith and serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee Senate.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended, Adopted voice vote
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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