This Tennessee House resolution honors Mason Lafferty, the 2026 valedictorian of Oneida High School, for his academic excellence. The measure formally recognizes his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while expressing support for his future success. Passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, the document serves as a public commendation rather than a change to laws or regulations.
This Tennessee House resolution formally recognizes November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month to honor the 3.4 million Americans living with epilepsy. It joins the Epilepsy Foundation in promoting education and reducing stigma surrounding the neurological disorder. The measure is a symbolic gesture that does not alter laws or create new policies but serves to raise public awareness during the designated month.
This Tennessee House resolution honors Jadon Lee Halliburton, the valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at Red Boiling Springs High School. The measure formally recognizes his academic excellence and extracurricular involvement, acknowledging his high grade point average and dedication to his studies. Passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, the bill directs the creation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Halliburton as a gesture of appreciation.
This Tennessee House resolution honors Landon Bruce Tompkins, the 2026 valedictorian at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, for his academic excellence. The bill formally recognizes his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Mr. Tompkins as a gesture of commendation.
This resolution honors Ethan Shockley, the 2026 Salutatorian of Oneida High School, for his outstanding academic performance and leadership. It formally recognizes his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. The document serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee House of Representatives, expressing pride in his achievements and wishing him success in the future.
This Tennessee House resolution honors Kobie Kidd, the 2026 valedictorian of Oneida High School, for his academic excellence and community involvement. The measure formally recognizes his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities as a source of pride for his family and school. It directs the creation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Mr. Kidd as a gesture of commendation.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally honors the Dickson County High School girls' bowling team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Region 6 championship. It recognizes the specific achievements of the team members and their coaches, highlighting their performance in the final games. The resolution expresses the legislature's pride in the athletes and extends good wishes for their future endeavors.
This bill authorizes the city of Jellico to impose a privilege tax of up to two percent on the purchase of prepared food from qualifying restaurants. The tax would apply only to establishments that sold at least $200,000 in food to consumers in the state during the previous year and must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the city council after a public hearing. Any revenue collected from this tax must be used specifically to pay debt service on capital projects funded by the city. If the city council does not approve the tax by the specified deadline, the bill will not take effect.
This Tennessee House resolution honors Young, Gifted & Green and its founder LaTricea Adams for their work in environmental justice and public health. It formally recognizes the organization's efforts to address issues like lead poisoning and water safety in marginalized communities through advocacy and youth leadership programs. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their contributions to the state.
SB 2591 prohibits county government employees from serving on their county's legislative body (like a commission). It directly affects current and future county employees who might seek such positions. The bill amends state law to disqualify employees from holding these roles, with a temporary exception allowing current employees to finish their terms. It also removes existing exceptions that allowed employees to serve under certain local ordinances and deletes a redundant section. This is a policy change to prevent conflicts of interest between county employees and their governing bodies.
HB 2319 prohibits county government employees from serving on their own county legislative bodies (like county commissions). It directly affects current and future county employees who would otherwise be eligible to serve on local governing boards. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-5-102, to disqualify such employees, with a temporary exception allowing those already serving to complete their current terms. This change applies to all county-level local governments across Tennessee.
SB 2645 requires that anyone elected or appointed as a Tennessee constable on or after August 1, 2030, must graduate from a Tennessee POST-approved law enforcement training academy. It excludes constables who have already served one complete term and are re-elected to the position on or after that date from this training requirement. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 5, 8, and 38 to update qualification standards for constable officeholders.
