Rep. Dan Howell

Maddy summaryHJR 678 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Lexington Lions Club on its 60th anniversary. It recognizes the club's community service work, including sight conservation programs (distributing glasses, school eye exams), support for Little League Baseball, and partnerships with organizations like Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, as it is purely commemorative. It was unanimously passed by the Tennessee legislature in 2007 and signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHJR 544 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Karis Community Health for its 10th anniversary. It recognizes the Cleveland-based, faith-driven clinic for providing affordable dental, medical, and vision care to uninsured adults in Bradley County since 2015, including expanding to comprehensive primary care by 2021. The resolution formally commends the organization's mission of "grace"-centered, holistic health services and community partnerships, such as with the Cleveland Lion's Club for vision screenings. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryHJR 495 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the Bradley Central High School Bearettes girls' basketball team for winning their third consecutive TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. The resolution specifically commends the team's 35-1 record during the 2024-2025 season, their fourth state title in seven years, and their achievement of a three-peat (winning three straight championships). It recognizes the team's athletic success, leadership under head coach Jason Reuter, and the character of the players as exemplars of student-athlete excellence. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 786 creates two new Class B misdemeanor offenses in Tennessee: one for impersonating a ride-hailing driver (like Uber or Lyft) and another for impersonating a traditional taxi or limo driver. It prohibits falsely using company branding, logos, or fake statements to claim you are a legitimate driver for these services, or falsely representing that you are responding to a passenger request. Violations carry Class B misdemeanor penalties (with potential felony charges if committed during another crime), and the law applies to acts occurring on or after July 1, 2025. This directly affects individuals who impersonate these drivers, aiming to protect consumers and legitimate service providers from deceptive practices.

Maddy summaryHB 100 amends Tennessee law to allow members of energy authority boards to receive additional pay for attending meetings when overseeing multiple utility systems. Specifically, board members managing more than one utility system can now earn extra compensation for each additional system beyond the first. This change supplements existing payment rules for directors of municipal electric systems, applying to energy authorities under the Municipal Energy Authority Act. The bill directly affects board members of energy authorities that operate multiple utility systems across Tennessee. The policy update became effective March 28, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 72 establishes mandatory penalties for selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products to people under 21 in Tennessee. It requires a minimum 48-hour jail sentence and $500 fine for anyone convicted of knowingly selling such products to minors. The bill also prohibits retailers from allowing employees under 21 to access, handle, or sell these products on store premises. These rules directly affect retailers and their underage employees handling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 356 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Madison Wright, a Polk County, Tennessee credit union professional and Polk County Chamber ambassador. It recognizes her selection as one of 55 credit union professionals to "crash" the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., in March 2025 through Filene’s program. The resolution formally salutes her professional achievements and extends well-wishes for her future work. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her service.

Maddy summaryHJR 370 is a symbolic resolution honoring the Copper Basin High School Lady Cougars basketball team for winning back-to-back District 5 championships and earning a spot in the Class A state tournament. It recognizes their specific achievements, including defeating rivals in the district final and advancing through regional and sectional competitions. This resolution has no binding legal effect - it serves only as a formal expression of legislative appreciation for the team's athletic success and sportsmanship. It directly affects the student-athletes, coaches, and school community by publicly acknowledging their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 62) is a formal commendation for Lauren Cabrera, a legislative intern who worked for Representative Dan Howell during Tennessee's 2025 legislative session. It recognizes her academic background (political science major at Freed-Hardeman University), her contributions to the legislative process, and her "exemplary service" throughout the session. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 17, 2025, with no opposing votes. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws or individuals beyond the named intern.

Maddy summaryHB 210 changes Tennessee's requirement for the Department of Safety to publish traffic accident data. Instead of releasing this information annually, the department would now publish it every two years, based on its analysis of accident reports. This bill directly affects the Department of Safety's reporting obligations and simplifies its publication schedule. The change applies to statistical information about highway accidents, including their number, cause, and location, as outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 54, 55, 65, and 67.