This Senate Resolution (SR 81) formally honors Michael Grader, a teacher at Johnson Alternative Learning Center, for being named the 2024-2025 Johnson Alternative Learning Center Teacher of the Year. It recognizes his dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic commendation by the Tennessee Senate. The resolution passed unanimously (30-0) and was signed by the Senate Speaker.
Senate Resolution 102 is a commemorative resolution honoring Kellee Akers, principal at Rosebank Elementary School and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools' Principal of the Year award. It formally recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and impact on students and staff. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate (30-0) and signed by the Senate Speaker on April 4, 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but celebrates an individual's professional achievement.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 88), not a law. It formally honors Shelby Crandall, the 2024-2025 East Nashville Magnet High School Teacher of the Year, for her dedication to education. The resolution expresses the Tennessee Senate's recognition of her professional excellence and positive impact on students. It has no policy effect or direct impact on any individuals or programs beyond this symbolic tribute.
This Senate Resolution (SR 108) formally honors Alexondria McKinney, a teacher at Carter-Lawrence Elementary School, for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year in her school. It recognizes her dedication to education, professional expertise, and positive impact on students. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely a ceremonial tribute approved unanimously by the Tennessee Senate.
This ceremonial resolution (SR 107) honors Callie Longmire, the 2024-2025 Cane Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year, for her dedication to education in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her professional achievements and service to students through a Senate resolution. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture of commendation with no provisions or mechanisms beyond the Senate's public recognition. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on April 3, 2025.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 97), not a law. It formally honors Molly Gillis, a Warner Elementary School teacher who was named 2024-2025 Warner Elementary Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the Tennessee Senate's commendation for her dedication to education and her positive impact on students. It passed unanimously (30-0) and was signed into ceremonial recognition on April 4, 2025.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 105) honoring Dr. Miriam Harrington, principal of Pearl-Cohn High School in Nashville, for being named a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools' Principal of the Year award. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution formally congratulates her on her service to students and educators, highlighting her dedication to quality education. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects no individuals or policies beyond this public acknowledgment.
This Senate Resolution (SR 95) honors Montrell Williams, a Whites Creek High School teacher, for being named the 2024-2025 Whites Creek High School Teacher of the Year. It recognizes his dedication, professional expertise, and positive impact on students. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a ceremonial tribute adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate. It directly affects no individuals beyond the symbolic recognition of Mr. Williams.
SB 1031, the "Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act," requires Tennessee's health departments and state agencies to align all public communications about FDA-approved drugs and medical products with the FDA's official labels. It directly affects the Tennessee Department of Health, local health departments, and state executive branch employees who share information about medications or health products. The bill prohibits promoting claims that conflict with FDA labels, mandates internal reviews by July 2025, and requires annual compliance reports to the legislature. Violations trigger investigations by the comptroller, with potential penalties for noncompliance. This law aims to ensure state health messaging is scientifically accurate and consistent with federal standards.
SB 72 extends the existence of Tennessee's Information Systems Council until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination. This procedural bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3, Part 55) to remove outdated references and formally recognize the council's ongoing role. The extension ensures the council remains active to oversee state information systems management, directly affecting state agencies that rely on its guidance for technology planning. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on March 20, 2025, and became law as Public Chapter 136.
SB 86 extends the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct's operation until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-252. The bill removes an outdated reference and clarifies that the board was created under Title 17, Chapter 5. This procedural change ensures the board continues its oversight of judicial conduct without new rules or direct impact on citizens. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and became law in April 2025.
This Senate Resolution honors Lily Joy, the 2024-2025 Head Middle School Teacher of the Year and finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools' Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication to education in Tennessee. It is a ceremonial honor with no legislative impact, simply expressing the Senate's commendation of her professional service and influence on students.
