Memorials, Professional Achievement - Carrie Brooks, 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero -
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Carrie Brooks, a fine arts teacher at Carter Elementary School, for being selected as a 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero. The resolution recognizes her dedication to teaching and her impact on students and the community, acknowledging the Tennessee Arts Academy as the state's premier professional development program for arts educators. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The document is ceremonial in nature and does not affect funding, regulations, or legal requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Signed Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Mar 16, 2026
How they voted
33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 12, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 18, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 16, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Mar 9, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 5, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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