HJR 1108 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Hillsboro High School, winner of MNPS High School Battle of the Books -

This bill is a joint resolution that formally recognizes Hillsboro High School for winning the Metro Nashville Public Schools High School Battle of the Books competition. The resolution honors the students and their librarian coach, Joyce Claassen, for their achievement in this annual trivia contest that tests knowledge of twelve selected young adult books. It acknowledges the event's role in promoting literacy and teamwork among high school students across the district. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Signed Apr 1, 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
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/19/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of John Clemmons
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
TN
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