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SJR 119

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Annie Dockery, Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

The resolution confirms Annie Dockery's appointment to Tennessee's ELA standards recommendation committee for a term ending December 31, 2025.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 119

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 119 (SJR 119) – Confirmation of Annie Dockery to the ELA Standards Recommendation Committee

Purpose and Intent

  • SJR 119 is a joint resolution that confirms the appointment of Annie Dockery to the Tennessee standards recommendation committee for English Language Arts (ELA).
  • The appointment is pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) § 49-1-312, which establishes the committee and provides that the governor appoints four members. The resolution confirms one of those gubernatorial appointments for a term ending December 31, 2025.

Key Provisions

  • Official Confirmation: The Senate and House concur in confirming Annie Dockery’s appointment to the standards recommendation committee for ELA.
  • Term of Service: The confirmed term expires on December 31, 2025.
  • Source Authority: The appointment process and confirmation requirement are grounded in TCA § 49-1-312(b), which states that appointments to the committee are subject to confirmation by both chambers.
  • No statutory changes: The resolution does not modify existing law or create new duties; it merely confirms the governor’s appointment.

Nominee Background

  • Annie Dockery’s Career: Began teaching at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville (College Prep and Honors English) and has since taught at both middle and high school levels with Maryville City Schools.
  • Education: 2020 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
  • Relevance: Her experience spans middle and high school ELA, aligning with the committee’s focus on English language arts standards.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Annie Dockery (appointment confirmed) and the Tennessee standards recommendation committee for ELA.
  • Indirect: Tennessee students, teachers, and school districts who are served by ELA standards guidance; state policymakers relying on the committee’s recommendations.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduction: February 10, 2025.
  • Key legislative steps included placement on the Senate Education Committee calendar, passage in the Senate, and concurrence by the House.
  • Final Action: Signed by the Governor on April 30, 2025, after being transmitted to the Governor on April 24, 2025.
  • Process Milestones: The bill progressed through standard joint resolution procedures (engrossment, adoption, concurrence, enrollment) before final signature.

Status

  • Current Status: Signed by Governor (April 30, 2025).
  • Legislative Status: Joint resolution confirming a gubernatorial appointment to the ELA standards committee.

Impact

  • The resolution ensures the continued functioning and expertise of Tennessee’s ELA standards guidance by validating an appointed member for a defined term, contributing to the ongoing development of English Language Arts standards in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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