Rep. Michele Carringer

Maddy summaryHJR 601 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to commend Ellie Garland, the 2025 Salutatorian of Powell High School, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution formally honors her outstanding grade point average and dedication to excellence during her high school career. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the legislature. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025, and extends well-wishes for her future success.

Maddy summaryHJR 604 is a ceremonial resolution honoring John Hammeren, the 2025 salutatorian of Halls High School in Tennessee. It formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement without creating any new laws, policies, or funding. The resolution has no direct impact on any legislation, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition. As a joint resolution, it was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor, but it does not alter any existing statutes or affect public resources.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution honoring Eleanor Wood, the 2025 salutatorian of Central High School, for her academic achievements. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of her high school accomplishments, including her grade point average and extracurricular involvement. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is a non-binding gesture of recognition. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 600 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Anna Askins, the 2025 valedictorian of Central High School in Tennessee. It commends her academic achievements and extends best wishes for her future, with no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 602) passed by Tennessee's General Assembly to honor Grayce Barnes, the 2025 valedictorian of Powell High School. It formally commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and extends well-wishes for her future. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely recognizes her accomplishments. The resolution was signed by both legislative leaders and the Governor in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 646 changes Tennessee hunting safety rules by allowing hunters to wear daylight fluorescent pink instead of the traditional daylight fluorescent orange during big game gun hunts (excluding turkey). It removes the legal definition of "daylight fluorescent orange" and requires hunters to wear at least 500 square inches of visible fluorescent color (pink or orange) on the upper body and head. This applies to all hunters participating in big game gun seasons as defined by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, after being enacted as Public Chapter 220 on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 603 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Izaiah Cohoon as the 2025 valedictorian of Halls High School in Tennessee. It formally recognizes his academic achievements, including his high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of his success. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 607 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Martin Daniel for his election as Chair of the Knox County Republican Party (2025-2027). It recognizes his prior service as a Tennessee House representative (6 years), committee leadership roles, and legal background, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's formal appreciation for his public service and political engagement. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding effect or broader impact beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 608), not a policy bill. It honors Kyle Nahrebne for her election as Vice Chair of the Knox County Republican Party (2025-2027), recognizing her background in microbiology, corporate leadership, and roles as secretary of the West Knox Republican Club, president of Knox County Republican Women, and member of the Knox County Library Advisory Board. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a formal expression of recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 638 prohibits healthcare providers participating in Tennessee's TennCare or CoverKids programs from denying services to enrollees solely because they refuse vaccines or immunizations. The bill requires the TennCare bureau to withhold reimbursement from providers who violate this rule and mandates the director to create implementing rules, including administrative review processes. Exceptions apply to oncology and organ transplant specialists. This law directly affects providers serving TennCare/CoverKids members and takes effect July 1, 2025.