Rep. Greg Martin

Maddy summaryHB 1083 allows Hamilton County (and similarly sized counties) tax officials to skip billing or collecting personal property taxes under $20 per taxpayer, or waive late penalties for such small amounts. It requires a two-thirds vote by the county legislative body to adopt this policy. The bill specifies that officials must track these tiny tax amounts and may collect them later if the same account is paid for a different year, without violating tax collection deadlines. This directly affects Hamilton County residents with minimal personal property tax obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1209 updates Tennessee's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council by defining "artificial intelligence" as machine systems that make decisions influencing environments, expanding the council's membership from 24 to 24-27 members, and adding requirements for AI expertise among appointees. The bill mandates the council to identify data privacy best practices for state agencies, reference existing AI policies, and compile an annual inventory of state and federal AI-related laws by December 31, 2025. This inventory must assess overlaps, gaps, and alignment with federal frameworks to reduce compliance burdens. The bill directly affects the council, state agencies managing AI systems, and entities developing AI technologies in Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 301 would allow Tennessee local governments (counties, cities, and towns) to regulate sober living homes - residences for adults recovering from substance abuse without formal treatment services. The bill requires these homes to be located at least 1,000 feet from schools, preschools, or daycares and mandates that prospective residents receive a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider confirming their need for such housing. Local governments must ensure all regulations comply with federal fair housing and disability laws. This bill would directly affect how sober living homes operate, where they can be located, and who can reside there.

Maddy summaryHB 188 requires physicians and surgeons attending pregnant patients in Tennessee to conduct specific blood tests during pregnancy. It mandates syphilis testing at the first visit, between 28-32 weeks gestation, and at delivery, while clarifying that hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) testing is part of standard prenatal care. All results must be reported to local health departments for communicable disease tracking. This directly affects all healthcare providers delivering prenatal care in the state and ensures consistent testing for two preventable infections during each pregnancy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1) passed unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Maxine Fields McKenzie on her 90th birthday. It formally recognizes her life achievements, including her 25-year career teaching science at Alpine Crest Elementary School, her service as president of the University of Alabama Alumni Association chapter, and her community involvement as a volunteer. The resolution extends the House's congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. McKenzie, a Chattanooga resident and mother of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or financial implications - it serves solely as a formal tribute to an individual.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee law makes it a crime to buy, own, sell, or distribute devices known as license plate flippers. These devices are tools that can swap out a car's license plate or hide the plate number from view. The bill classifies possessing such a device as a Class B misdemeanor and selling or distributing them as a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies to anyone involved in the purchase, possession, or trade of these specific plate-altering tools.