HJR 1017 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Evelyn Ramsey Waltman, Top Ten Senior, Zion Christian Academy -

HJR 1017 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Evelyn Ramsey Waltman, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Zion Christian Academy in Tennessee. The resolution formally commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and recognizes her as an exemplary student. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives (94-0) on March 2, 2026, with the Senate later receiving it for consideration. This resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to the student's accomplishments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/2/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kip Capley
Kip Capley
RRepublican
TN
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