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SJR 357

Memorials, Interns - Janeyah Anderson, Mock Session Majority Leader -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Richard Briggs

Ceremonial memorial honors Janeyah Anderson as 2025 Intern Mock Session Majority Leader; has no policy or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 357

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 357 (SJR 357)

Overview

SJR 357 is a ceremonial, joint memorial resolution honoring Janeyah Anderson for her leadership as the Majority Leader of the 2025 Intern Mock Session. Sponsored by Senator Briggs, the resolution recognizes Anderson’s role as a student at Lipscomb University and her service as a legislative intern for Representative Torrey Harris during the 2025 session. The measure has been signed by the Governor.

Purpose and Scope

  • Commends Janeyah Anderson for her election as Majority Leader of the 2025 Intern Mock Session, held in conjunction with the first regular session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Acknowledges the value of the annual Intern Mock Session, in which selected students simulate legislative leadership roles (governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, majority leader, minority leader).
  • Formally expresses respect, admiration, and best wishes for Anderson’s future success.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate, with concurrent action by the House, “hereby honor” Janeyah Anderson and extends best wishes for future success.
  • The resolution provides for an appropriate copy to be prepared and presented, with a technical clause noting the final portion of the text is to be omitted from that copy.
  • For presentation and ceremonial purposes, the language after the State seal is to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy prepared upon request to the clerk.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Janeyah Anderson (Lipscomb University student and 2025 Intern Mock Session Majority Leader).
  • Secondary affected party: Interns and participants in Tennessee’s annual Mock Session program.
  • No statutory or fiscal policy changes; this is a ceremonial tribute with no programmatic obligations.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-03-31: Introduced.
  • 2025-04-03: Passed first consideration.
  • 2025-04-07: Passed second consideration; sponsor added.
  • 2025-04-08: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
  • 2025-04-10: Engrossed and adopted on second reading; transmitted to House; Ayes 31–0.
  • 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-15: Senate joint resolution placed on House consent calendar; House concurred (Ayes 95–0).
  • 2025-04-17: Enrolled; signed by Senate and House Speakers.
  • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor; Governor signed on 2025-04-24.

Effective Date and Implementation

  • Effective upon gubernatorial signature (signed April 24, 2025). As a memorial resolution, it does not create new statutory requirements or funding obligations.

Fiscal Impact

  • No anticipated fiscal impact or budgetary change resulting from the memorial resolution. Primarily a formal recognition and ceremonial gesture.

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

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