TN HR0035This resolution honors Devin Staggs for being named the Teacher of the Year for grades 9-12 at Culleoka Unit School for the 2025-2026 school year. It recognizes his contributions to education and celebrates his achievement in a formal manner.
TN HR0035 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 celebration of excellence in teaching and an acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of educators. They would frame it as a positive step in promoting the importance of quality education and recognizing outstanding teachers in the community.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, such resolutions could divert attention from broader issues facing the education system, such as funding and resources. They may see it as a symbolic gesture that does not address the systemic challenges within schools.
The bill HR0035 is a resolution to honor Devin Staggs as the Teacher of the Year for Culleoka Unit School, which primarily serves a ceremonial purpose and does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes that would impact the education sector or the real estate industry. Scott Cepicky, the sponsor, is a real estate agent employed by Crye-Leike Realtors, and there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the educational focus of this resolution. Furthermore, the resolution does not create any opportunities for personal financial gain for Cepicky or his real estate business, as it does not pertain to real estate transactions or educational funding that could affect property values or real estate markets.
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 |
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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 HR0035 do?
This resolution honors Devin Staggs for being named the Teacher of the Year for grades 9-12 at Culleoka Unit School for the 2025-2026 school year. It recognizes his contributions to education and celebrates his achievement in a formal manner.
How did the vote on TN HR0035 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HR0035?
TN HR0035 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HR0035?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HR0035.
