Maddy summaryHB 1234 modifies Tennessee's K-12 education law to clarify that materials teachers personally obtain for their classroom (like books or resources used directly with their students) are excluded from the requirement to list all school library materials online. It requires every school district and public charter school to create a written policy for managing both school library collections and classroom libraries. The policy must include procedures for parents to review classroom materials, opportunities for parents to view books in their child's classroom library throughout the school year, and rules preventing teachers from bypassing school policies with inappropriate materials. This directly affects teachers (who can use their own classroom materials without online listing), school boards (who must adopt policies), and parents (who gain review access). The bill focuses on defining terms and mandating school-level policies, not on restricting specific content.
Rep. Sam McKenzie
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Maddy summaryHB 1054 allows large Tennessee local governments (with 100,000+ residents and centralized purchasing with a full-time agent) to choose any construction project delivery method they determine most effective for building projects or renovations. It specifically permits using methods like design-build, construction manager at-risk, or design-build-finance-operate, while requiring compliance with existing purchasing laws. The bill amends Tennessee Code to clarify that these governments may bypass traditional procurement requirements when selecting delivery methods that best meet their needs. It directly affects counties, cities, and other large local entities managing public construction projects. The law takes effect upon enactment but does not create new obligations beyond flexible procurement options.
Maddy summaryHB 1055 would raise the maximum speed limit on Tennessee's interstate highways and four-lane controlled-access highways from 70 mph to 75 mph. It would also increase the minimum speed limit in the left lane of these highways from 55 mph to 60 mph, requiring drivers to maintain at least 60 mph in the left lane. Additionally, the bill adjusts the speed range for left-lane driving and revises the truck speed exception to allow trucks to exceed 70 mph (previously 65 mph) on these highways. The changes apply to drivers using designated highways in Tennessee and take effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis law directs the Tennessee Department of Human Services to find any federal or state rules that slow down the processing of food assistance applications. The department must apply for necessary federal waivers by October 31, 2024, to remove these regulatory barriers. By December 31, 2024, the agency must submit a report to state lawmakers detailing its findings, the status of waiver requests, and suggestions for changing state laws to improve benefit delivery.