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HJR 1595

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Tessa Leann Allen, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

The bill formally honors and recognizes Tessa Leann Allen’s Top Ten Senior achievement at Collinwood High School.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1595

Summary of HJR 1595 (Tennessee, 114th General Assembly)

Note: HJR typically stands for Joint Resolution. This summary reflects the information provided and presents the bill as a memorial addressing a high school achievement recognition.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring an individual student:
    • Tessa Leann Allen, identified as a Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.
  • The motion suggests the General Assembly aims to publicly acknowledge her academic achievement and celebrate her as part of Tennessee’s educational honors.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly (via a joint resolution):
    • Pays tribute to Tessa Leann Allen for achieving Top Ten Senior status at Collinwood High School.
    • Likely includes a brief statement of appreciation for academic excellence and school/community impact.
  • No substantive policy changes (e.g., funding, mandates, or program changes) are indicated within the provided record. The bill functions as a ceremonial memorial rather than a law imposing requirements.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary/Subject: Tessa Leann Allen, a student at Collinwood High School.
  • Secondary Beneficiaries: The Collinwood High School community, and Tennessee residents who value and celebrate academic achievement and student success.
  • The bill does not appear to alter legal rights, state programs, or fiscal obligations.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor and Co-Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor:
    • Co-sponsor: Kip Capley
  • Legislative journey (key milestones):
    • 04/22/2026: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar; engrossed and prepared for transmission to the Senate.
    • 04/23/2026: House concurred on the measure with no recorded opposition (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • 04/23/2026: Received from House, referred to Senate Calendar Committee; moved to Senate Consent Calendar (for 4/23/2026) and subsequently to passage.
    • 04/24/2026: Sponsor(s) added (confirming ongoing legislative process).
    • 04/30/2026: Enrolled; ready for signature by the Speaker of the House; signed by House Speaker.
    • 04/30/2026: Signed by Senate Speaker.
    • 05/04/2026: Transmitted to Governor for action; Governor’s action pending or anticipated.
  • Current status: At the stage of transmission to the Governor for final action, following passage by both chambers and engrossment/enrollment. If the Governor signs, the memorial resolution becomes an official expression of the General Assembly’s recognition.

Additional Observations

  • The bill’s text is limited to ceremonial recognition rather than policy changes.
  • As a memorial resolution, it serves to publicly acknowledge an individual student’s achievement and may be used to highlight the importance of academic excellence within the state.
  • The timeline indicates rapid progression through both chambers, culminating in gubernatorial action.

If you’d like, I can provide a reader-friendly version of the memorial’s proposed language (if available) or compare this resolution to similar Tennessee memorials recognizing students or school communities.

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

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