This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Katy Jo Harrison, a teacher at Jackson County High School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her professional achievements and expresses appreciation for her dedication to education and her students. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to acknowledge her specific accomplishment.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring Hailey Dickerson, a middle school teacher in Smith County, Tennessee, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally recognizes her professional achievements and expresses appreciation for her dedication to education and her impact on students. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her award. The bill was ultimately withdrawn before becoming official.
This resolution confirms Cathy Kolb's appointment to the Tennessee State Board of Education, where she will serve as the representative for the Seventh Congressional District. The bill follows state law requiring Senate confirmation for appointments made by the Speaker of the Senate to the Board. It does not create new policies or affect broader legislation - only formalizing her existing appointment for a term ending March 31, 2029. The resolution is pending final Senate approval after committee review.
This Senate Resolution (SR 285) confirms Dwayne Thompson's appointment to the Tennessee Ethics Commission for a four-year term ending January 1, 2030. It formally approves the Senate's required two-thirds vote to confirm Thompson, as selected by the Senate Speaker from the Democratic Caucus's candidate list, per Tennessee law. The resolution does not create new policy but completes a routine procedural step for the appointment.
HJR 977 is a procedural resolution confirming Steven Emil Johnson's appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. It does not create new policy but follows state law requiring legislative confirmation for this specific appointment. Johnson, appointed by the House Speaker, will serve a term expiring February 28, 2029. The resolution has no direct impact on public policy or regulations; it solely formalizes an existing appointment.
SB 2336 extends the required period that Tennessee fire departments must maintain criminal background checks for firefighters and applicants from one year to two years after employment ends. This change directly affects all fire departments (both paid and volunteer) and their personnel by altering background check retention requirements. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 50, and 68) related to fire prevention and personnel screening. It specifically updates Section 68-102-308(b)(2) to replace "plus one (1) year" with "plus two (2) years" for background check maintenance. The policy change focuses on extending the timeframe for background verification without altering the underlying screening process.
HJR 1013 is a procedural resolution confirming Robin Morrison's appointment as a commissioner of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission for a six-year term ending June 30, 2032. The resolution, required by Tennessee law (TCA § 65-1-101(d)), formally approves the appointment made by the Speaker of the Senate. This bill does not create new policies or regulations but completes the required confirmation process for her position.
SJR 812 is a commemorative resolution recognizing May 17 as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day in Tennessee. It highlights NEC as a severe intestinal condition affecting premature and medically fragile infants, noting it causes significant infant mortality, long-term health complications, and high healthcare costs (estimated $200,000+ per case). The resolution emphasizes the importance of breast milk in prevention and acknowledges disparities impacting Black infants disproportionately. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or funding but aims to raise public awareness about this critical neonatal health issue.
SB 328 deletes an outdated requirement that previously mandated the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center at the University of Tennessee to study statewide energy policy feasibility by December 15, 2014, and submit a report to the House energy task force. This procedural bill removes a specific section of Tennessee law (TCA Title 49, Section 49-9-1410) that expired years ago, eliminating a now-irrelevant obligation with no ongoing impact on the university or state energy planning.
This House Resolution commends Sophia Brenn Myers for her exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Dan Howell during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes her contributions to the legislative process and highlights her background in public service, including her family's political involvement and her academic achievements in political science. It formally acknowledges her dedication and performance in her internship role, with the document to be presented to her as a gesture of appreciation.
This Senate Resolution honors Kayla Reeves, the 2026 Valedictorian of Fayette Academy, for her outstanding academic achievement. The bill formally recognizes her exemplary grade point average and dedication to excellence during her high school career. It directs the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to Ms. Reeves as a gesture of commendation and well wishes for her future. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a student's accomplishments.
This Senate resolution honors Lieutenant Shaun Phinnessee of the Haywood County Sheriff's Office for being named Haywood County Deputy of the Year. The bill formally acknowledges his meritorious service to the community and congratulates him on this achievement. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of his dedication to public service. The resolution is presented to the Lieutenant as a gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee Senate.
