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HJR 1465

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Leah Calcutt, perfect score on ACT -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Recognizes Leah Calcutt for achieving a perfect ACT score of 36 in 2025, publicly honoring her academic excellence by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1465

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1465 (HJR 1465)

Basic information

  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Session: 114
  • Bill Type: House Joint Resolution (recognition/commendation)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Reeves
  • Subject: Memorializing and honoring Leah Calcutt for achieving a perfect ACT score
  • Status: Adopted by the House; transmitted to the Senate (Engrossed as of 2026-04-16)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution commends and honors Leah Calcutt, a student at Fairview High School, for achieving a perfect composite ACT score of 36 in 2025.
  • It expresses the General Assembly’s pride in her academic achievement, notes her diligence and extracurricular involvement, and wishes her continued success.
  • The resolution serves as an official memorializing acknowledgment of an individual student’s exemplary academic performance.

Key provisions and changes

  • The text is a formal expression of commendation, not a statute or law that imposes duties, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • It requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Leah Calcutt (language to be included in the copy as drafted; the final copy omits the House/Senate designation on the copy as per the final clause).

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Leah Calcutt (Fairview High School) – recognized for achieving a perfect ACT score.
  • Broader impact: Conveys recognition on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly, which may inspire other students and highlight academic excellence within the state.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated, as this is a ceremonial, commemorative resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and filing: Filed for introduction on 2026-04-15.
  • Committee/House action: Placed on the House consent calendar and introduced for consideration on 2026-04-15.
  • Adoption: Adopted by the House with a vote of 92 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting (PNV) on 2026-04-16.
  • Next steps: The engrossed resolution is ready for transmission to the Senate; the text indicates concurrent passage by both chambers is expected for the final commemorative act.

Notes for readers

  • This bill does not alter laws, create new programs, or authorize spending.
  • It is purely ceremonial, intended to publicly recognize exceptional scholastic achievement and to celebrate a student’s success within the state.

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

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