Memorials, Professional Achievement - Christina Merriman, Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors Christina Merriman, a first-grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her selection as the 2025-2026 Smithville Elementary School Teacher of the Year and commends her professional dedication and service to students. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 7, 2026
Signed Apr 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 13, 2026 · House Apr 8, 2026
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Apr 13, 2026
D
Democratic4
100% Yea
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Apr 16, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 15, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 13, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Apr 9, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Apr 8, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 7, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/8/2026
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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