Rep. Michele Carringer

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 1503 formally honors Barrett Lemons, the 2026 Valedictorian of Central High School, for his academic excellence. The resolution commends his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while recognizing his achievement as a source of pride for his family and community. This legislative measure serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Giselle Cruz Cardoza, the 2026 Salutatorian of Powell High School, for her academic achievements. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while she was a student. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors J.P. Payne, the boys' basketball coach at Knoxville Central High School, for being named District 3, Class 4A Coach of the Year. The resolution recognizes his leadership in guiding the team to a historic 28 wins and a district championship during the 2025-2026 season. It serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than a law that changes policy or affects public funding. The document will be presented to Coach Payne as a gesture of appreciation for his coaching achievements.

Maddy summaryHB 640 changes a Tennessee law requiring local education agencies (LEAs) that operate public charter schools to publish specific building information on their websites. The bill shifts the annual deadline for this reporting from May 1 to May 15 each year. This affects LEAs by extending the timeframe for disclosing details like building locations, square footage, enrollment capacity, and usage. The change only modifies the publication date - no new requirements or policy shifts are introduced.

Maddy summaryHB 2283 modifies Tennessee law to prevent the Department of Children's Services from requiring relative caregivers (including those in kinship foster care programs) to provide each child with their own bedroom when determining placement. The bill specifically amends sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (37-1-166 and 37-2-414) to remove this requirement, except when specific safety or medical reasons make shared sleeping unsafe. This change directly affects relative caregivers and the department's placement decisions for children in foster care.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the memory of John Peden Valliant, Jr., a deceased legal professional and public servant from Knoxville. The text outlines his life achievements, including his military service, decades-long legal career, and civic leadership, while expressing the General Assembly's sympathy to his family. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as an official record of respect and remembrance for Valliant's contributions to his community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that honors J.P. Payne, the boys' basketball coach at Knoxville Central High School, for being named District 3, Class 4A Coach of the Year. The resolution recognizes Payne's leadership in turning around his team's performance during the 2025-2026 season, which resulted in a district championship and advancement to regionals. No new laws or policies are established; the document serves solely to formally acknowledge and congratulate Payne on his coaching achievement.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors the Knoxville Central Bobcats boys' basketball team for winning the District 3, Class 4A regular season and tournament championships. The resolution formally congratulates the team and acknowledges their achievements, including their first-year coach J.P. Payne's leadership and the support of families and the community. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 2306 prevents homeowners' associations from enforcing rules that block licensed family or group child care homes in residential properties, as long as the provider has the required state license and local permits. It also prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to tenants operating licensed child care homes in residential dwellings. The law makes such restrictions invalid and allows providers to seek actual damages plus up to $1,000 in punitive damages if HOAs or landlords violate it. This affects child care providers, homeowners' associations, and landlords across Tennessee, applying to new HOA rules and rental agreements after the law takes effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1923 would require new notaries in Tennessee to complete a 6-hour approved training course covering state notary laws, document authentication, and ethics, and pass a written exam administered by the Secretary of State. It also adds a county commission review step to verify applicants' character and fitness before the Secretary of State can issue a commission. The bill aims to strengthen standards for notaries following concerns about fraudulent documents, as stated in its preamble. These requirements would directly affect individuals seeking to become or renew their notary commission in Tennessee.