HJR 1208 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Christiane Buggs -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Dr. Christiane Buggs, executive director of Nashville PENCIL, for her work supporting Metro Nashville Public Schools. The resolution recognizes her long history with the district, including her service as a teacher, school board member, and board chair, alongside her current leadership in connecting community resources to help students succeed. It designates March 30, 2026, as the date to present this recognition and includes a ceremonial copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Buggs. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of her contributions to education in Tennessee.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Signed Apr 14, 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
16
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Torrey Harris
Torrey Harris
DDemocratic
TN
91