This bill honors the memory of Angela Carol Allmand, a public servant and community leader from Ripley, Tennessee. It formally recognizes her contributions to the Republican Party and her dedication to public service, family, and civic life. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and authorizes the creation of a copy of the document for presentation, omitting certain procedural language.
This joint resolution honors Sha'Mya M. Johnson, the 2026 valedictorian of Craigmont High School, for her outstanding academic achievement. The bill formally commends her high grade point average and encourages her future success. It authorizes the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child to honor the contributions of military children in the state. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition acknowledging the unique challenges military children face, such as frequent relocations and school transitions. The resolution does not change existing laws or allocate funding but expresses official state appreciation for these youth and their parents.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors William "Billy" Bunce for his exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Jay Reedy during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes Bunce's background as a Vanderbilt University student in the Master of Public Health program and highlights his previous experience in health policy research and public service. It commends his work ethic, attention to detail, and contributions to the legislative process, noting his achievements such as earning Eagle Scout status and holding professional certifications. The measure serves as a public acknowledgment of his efforts rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Anthony Griffin for his service as an intern in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his achievements in leadership and academics. The resolution recognizes his specific contributions, such as staff work on the House Health Committee, policy research, and his role as a lead canvasser in a state legislative campaign. It also highlights his extracurricular leadership positions, including serving as Speaker of the Senate in a student legislature and holding officer roles in a university fraternity. Ultimately, the bill serves as a commendation from the Tennessee legislature to Griffin, acknowledging his dedication to public service and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution acknowledges his extensive career in law enforcement, which spans over 53 years and includes roles such as Williamson County Sheriff and various federal and state positions. It highlights his numerous awards and service to the state but does not create any new laws, change existing policies, or allocate funds. The primary effect of the bill is to express official appreciation for his contributions to public safety and to provide a ceremonial document for presentation to him.
House Joint Resolution 1337 honors Christopher G. Covington, the 2026 Salutatorian of Craigmont High School, for his academic achievements. The resolution formally commends him for his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. This legislative measure serves as an official recognition of his academic success and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally commends Abigail Neeley for her exemplary service as a legislative intern to Chairman Bryan Terry. The resolution recognizes her specific contributions, which include assisting with legislative research, preparing briefing materials, and supporting committee operations. It also highlights her broader background in education, legal observation, and community service as evidence of her dedication to public service. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of her performance and wishes her well for future endeavors.
HB 2127 requires Tennessee courts to give the highest weight to credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when determining child custody. It applies this standard equally to abuse affecting any household member, including siblings, step-siblings, or foster siblings. The bill also creates a presumption that placing a child with a parent found to have committed such abuse is not in the child's best interest, requiring courts to provide written justification if they override this presumption. This law directly affects custody decisions in cases involving abuse allegations, amending Tennessee Code Sections 36-6-106 and 36-6-406.
HB 2262 requires Tennessee's Department of Children's Services to complete investigations into child care agencies for reports of child abuse or child sexual abuse within 45 days of starting the investigation, unless "good cause" justifies a delay. This rule applies to investigations about abuse occurring at the agency but **excludes** cases where the alleged abuse was committed by an agency operator or employee. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 37-1-401 and 37-1-601 to create these deadlines for both types of abuse allegations. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects child care agencies and the state agency responsible for oversight.
HB 2149 removes an expired pilot program from Tennessee law that previously required the state Department of Education to improve parent-teacher engagement in kindergarten through second grade at select public schools. The bill deletes Section 49-6-308 of Tennessee Code Annotated, which had established this specific program. This change affects only the Department of Education’s administrative structure, as the program was already inactive. The bill makes no new policy changes but formally eliminates a redundant legal reference.
SB 2642 updates Tennessee law to allow professional solicitors (those who solicit funds for charities) to notify the Secretary of State about changes to their charitable campaigns via email or physical mail, rather than requiring only physical mail. This change applies to all professional solicitors operating in Tennessee who must report modifications within 72 hours of any change to their campaign details. The bill explicitly clarifies that email is an acceptable method for submission, which was not previously specified under the prior "written notice" requirement. This amendment streamlines the reporting process without altering the existing 72-hour deadline or the substance of charitable solicitation rules.
