SJR 531 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 22, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
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
Photo of Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
15