HJR 936 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Read Across America Week -

HJR 936 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to commemorate Read Across America Week (March 2-6, 2026) in the state. It expresses legislative support for promoting literacy, childhood reading, and the National Education Association’s annual event that celebrates books and storytelling. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on schools or individuals. It serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the value of reading in education and community engagement.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Education Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/19/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Justin Jones
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
TN
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