SR 420 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emily Rodriguez, Valedictorian, Hamilton High School -

This Senate Resolution honors Emily Rodriguez, the 2026 valedictorian of Hamilton High School, for her outstanding academic achievements. The bill formally commends her exemplary grade point average and encourages her future success without altering any laws or policies. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student, omitting the final clause regarding that presentation. This measure is a ceremonial recognition rather than a legislative action that changes existing rules or regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 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
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
29