Memorials, Academic Achievement - Bishop Higgins, Salutatorian, Cumberland County High School -
SJR 531 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bishop Higgins, the 2025 Salutatorian of Cumberland County High School in Tennessee. It recognizes his academic achievements, including an exemplary GPA and participation in extracurricular activities, as noted in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was unanimously approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in May 2025. This is a standard recognition resolution for outstanding student achievement, not a law affecting any policies or regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
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
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
1
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
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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