SJR 905 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Lynn Vaden, New Middleton Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

This bill honors Lynn Vaden, a teacher at New Middleton Elementary School, by formally recognizing her as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication to education and her positive impact on students, citing her professional expertise and commitment to public service. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ms. Vaden, though the final version will omit the specific House and Senate designations. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her achievements in the classroom.
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 12, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 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
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 12, 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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Photo of Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
TN
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