SJR 498 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jamie Wallmark, Jones Brummett Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

SJR 498 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jamie Wallmark, a second-grade teacher at Jones Brummett Elementary School in Tennessee, for being named the 2024-2025 School Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her 14-year career, advanced degrees in education, and dedication to students and colleagues. The resolution, passed unanimously by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor, formally commends her service and presents a ceremonial honor to the recipient. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her professional achievement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

380
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Pody
Mark Pody
RRepublican
TN
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