SJR 511 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Public Service - Unicoi County High School's Future Health Professionals chapter -

SJR 511 is a commemorative resolution honoring 24 students from Unicoi County High School's Future Health Professionals (FHP) chapter for their volunteer service during Hurricane Helene. The resolution recognizes their direct community assistance, including providing care and support to residents affected by the hurricane while facing their own hardships. It specifically names the students and their teacher, Rachel Rice, and celebrates their humanitarian efforts. As a symbolic gesture, this resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges their service through official state recognition.
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 7, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2025 · House 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 25, 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
P
Photo of Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
TN
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