TN HR0037The bill honors Beth Marks for being named the Teacher of the Year for grades 5-8 at Hampshire Unit School for the 2025-2026 school year. It recognizes her contributions to education and her impact on students. This resolution celebrates her achievements and dedication to teaching.
TN HR0037 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 celebrate exceptional educators like Beth Marks, who inspire and shape the future of students. They would frame it as a recognition of the hard work and dedication that teachers put into their profession, showcasing the importance of valuing education in the community.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, this resolution does not address broader systemic issues facing education in Tennessee. They could contend that focusing on one teacher distracts from the need for comprehensive reforms and support for all educators.
The bill HR0037 is a resolution to honor Beth Marks as the Hampshire Unit School Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year, which does not directly impact any financial interests of the sponsor, Scott Cepicky. His occupation as a real estate agent and his employment with Crye-Leike Realtors do not intersect with the educational subject matter of the bill. There are no provisions in the resolution that would financially benefit him or his real estate business. Additionally, his spouse's employment at FIRST BANK does not create any relevant financial conflict concerning this educational recognition.
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 HR0037 do?
The bill honors Beth Marks for being named the Teacher of the Year for grades 5-8 at Hampshire Unit School for the 2025-2026 school year. It recognizes her contributions to education and her impact on students. This resolution celebrates her achievements and dedication to teaching.
How did the vote on TN HR0037 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HR0037?
TN HR0037 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HR0037?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HR0037.
