TN HR0028This resolution honors Kate Sneed for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Battle Creek High School. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements as an outstanding teacher.
TN HR0028 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Scott Cepicky (R), currently “Passed” since March 11, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 82 of them sponsored by Scott Cepicky.
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
Supporters would highlight this resolution as a way to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional educators like Kate Sneed, who inspire students and contribute positively to their communities. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing hard work and dedication in the teaching profession.
Critics might argue that resolutions like this focus on individual recognition rather than addressing broader issues in education, such as funding and support for all teachers. They could see it as a symbolic gesture that does not lead to meaningful change for the education system as a whole.
The bill HR0028 is a resolution to honor Kate Sneed as the Teacher of the Year at Battle Creek High School, which primarily focuses on recognizing educational achievements rather than enacting legislation that would have financial implications. Scott Cepicky, the sponsor, is a real estate agent employed by Crye-Leike Realtors, but there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the education sector as it pertains to this resolution. Since the bill does not involve any financial transactions or regulatory changes that could impact his real estate business, the potential for personal financial gain is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Real Estate Agent | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | Crye-Leike Realtors | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | FIRST BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HR0028 do?
This resolution honors Kate Sneed for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Battle Creek High School. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements as an outstanding teacher.
How did the vote on TN HR0028 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HR0028?
TN HR0028 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HR0028?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HR0028.
