SJR 598 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Shelby Wells, 2025-2026 Chester County Schools District Teacher of the Year for PreK-4 -

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Shelby Wells, a PreK-4 teacher at West Chester Elementary School, for being named Chester County Schools' 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and impact on students in the Chester County Schools district. The resolution has no policy or funding implications - it solely serves to publicly commend her achievements. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it directly affects only Shelby Wells and the Chester County Schools community through symbolic recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Feb 12, 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
Feb 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
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