Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Christiane Buggs -
This Senate Joint Resolution honors Dr. Christiane Buggs, the executive director of Nashville PENCIL, for her leadership in supporting Metro Nashville Public Schools. The bill recognizes her long-standing contributions as a former teacher, school board chair, and community advocate who helps connect local resources to students. It formally commends her dedication to educational equity and announces that she will be celebrated on National Pencil Day in 2026. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a change to laws or funding.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Signed May 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
1
May 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlane Oliver
DDemocratic
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