HJR 954 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Tony Somsanith, Valedictorian, Santa Fe Unit School -

This bill is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 954) that commends Tony Somsanith, the 2026 valedictorian of Santa Fe Unit School in Tennessee, for his academic achievements. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely honors his accomplishments through a formal expression of respect from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution recognizes his high GPA, extracurricular involvement, and future potential as a student. It directly affects Tony Somsanith by publicly acknowledging his success. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding effect or impact on state programs.
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 19, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 2, 2026 · House Feb 23, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Mar 2, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 4, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 4, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 26, 2026
House · Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 23, 2026
House · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
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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