Rep. John Crawford

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 291 is a commemorative resolution honoring Tom Morton for his decade of service on the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance Board, where he enforced campaign finance disclosure laws and contribution limits. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025, recognizes Morton's work maintaining public trust in elections and his broader community service in Bristol, Tennessee. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally commends his contributions as a public servant.

Maddy summaryHB 770 would increase Tennessee's maximum allowable weight for three-axle commercial trucks (tridems) on public highways from current limits to 85,000 pounds, subject to federal law. This change directly affects commercial truck operators and freight transportation companies that use these specific vehicle configurations. The bill amends state code to set this new weight standard while requiring operators to pay additional taxes for weight overages within 90 days. The bill failed in the Transportation Subcommittee on March 4, 2025, and did not advance further. If enacted, the change would take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 207 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dalton Wyatt Taylor for achieving the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It formally honors his accomplishments, including 38 merit badges, leadership awards, and a community service project installing a water flow system at Bloomingdale Baptist Church. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to Taylor’s Scouting achievements. The Tennessee General Assembly passed it unanimously, with the resolution now signed into effect by the Governor.

Maddy summaryHB 1087 extends the deadline for Tennessee district attorneys general to submit annual funding reports from 90 to 120 days after the fiscal year ends. This change directly affects all 32 district attorneys general in Tennessee who must file these financial reports with the district attorneys general conference. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law (TCA Titles 8, 10, and 17) to implement this 30-day extension, which takes effect July 1, 2025. It is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 339 amends Tennessee law to require the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to file its biennial report of recommendations and findings directly with the governor, rather than with commission members. This change affects the commission's reporting process and ensures the governor receives the report as part of state government oversight. The bill updates specific sections of Tennessee Code (Titles 4, 8, 41, 52, 57, and 58) to reflect this new filing requirement. As a procedural bill, it does not alter the commission's duties or the content of its reports.

Maddy summaryHB 336 increases the mandatory audit rate for Tennessee general assembly candidates and their committees from 4% to 5% of all candidates selected annually by the Registry of Election Finance. This change directly affects all candidates running for state legislative office and their campaign committees by raising the likelihood of financial audits. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 2, 3, and 8 to implement this higher audit threshold. The policy change modifies the existing audit selection process without altering campaign finance limits or disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 340 requires all Tennessee state departments and agencies to electronically submit employee job performance evaluations to the Commissioner of Human Resources. This affects every state agency with an appointing authority, as they must now use digital systems for these reports instead of manual methods. The bill amends Tennessee law to mandate electronic reporting, streamlining how performance data is collected and shared across state agencies. The requirement takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 334 requires Tennessee state agencies and departments to post their existing policies, practices, and procedures related to recruiting, hiring, advancing, and retaining qualified individuals with disabilities on their official websites. This applies directly to all state agencies, including departments like health, education, and transportation, by mandating transparency in their disability-inclusive employment processes. The key mechanism is a specific posting requirement added to agency leadership responsibilities, making these policies publicly accessible online. The bill does not create new hiring standards but ensures current disability employment practices are visible to the public and job seekers. This focuses solely on administrative transparency, not on changing disability employment outcomes.