Rep. Michele Reneau

Maddy summaryHB 849 defines key legal terms in Tennessee law to clarify statutory interpretation. It specifically states that "person," "life," and "natural person" do not include artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, software, hardware, or machines. The bill defines "human being" as a living Homo sapiens (including the unborn), "life" as a biological condition excluding technology, and "natural person" as a human being. This is a definitional amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, aimed at excluding technology from these legal categories without creating new policies or directly affecting specific groups. The bill is currently in committee review.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Firefighter Etta Schafer of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for her heroic actions on October 15, 2025. The bill formally recognizes her role in responding to a cardiac arrest emergency where she helped save a citizen's life through critical care and quick decision-making. The resolution commends her service to the people of Tennessee and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the Walden's Ridge Civic Center in Tennessee after it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The resolution recognizes the building's historical significance as a 1921 community hub that once served as a school auditorium and later as a headquarters for local improvement projects. No new laws or funding are created; the measure simply acknowledges the property's status and history through a ceremonial resolution.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Firefighter Matthew McDowell of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It recognizes his role in saving a citizen's life during a cardiac arrest emergency through critical care and quick decision-making. The bill formally commends his service to the people of Tennessee and expresses well wishes for his future career.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Lieutenant Christopher Wieniewitz of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It formally recognizes his role in saving a citizen's life during a cardiac arrest emergency through his quick thinking and medical care. The resolution does not change any laws but serves to commend his service to the citizens of Tennessee.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Engineer J.P. Durham of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It recognizes his role in responding to a cardiac arrest emergency where he and his team provided critical care that led to a full recovery for the patient. The resolution formally commends his service to the citizens of Tennessee and expresses good wishes for his future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Lieutenant Jay Sharp of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. The bill commends him for responding to a cardiac arrest emergency where he and his team provided critical care that led to a full recovery for the patient. It serves as a formal recognition of his service and bravery, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to him.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution formally honors the state's veterans for their military service and sacrifice to the nation. The measure expresses gratitude to veterans and their families, including spouses and those with service-connected disabilities, without establishing new legal requirements or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Captain William Maxwell of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It recognizes his leadership during a cardiac arrest emergency where he and his crew provided critical care that led to the full recovery of a patient named Emma Carnal. The document serves as a formal commendation of his service and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists for its 69th annual meeting. It recognizes the organization's contributions to public welfare through leadership, advocacy, and applied research in environmental and engineering geology, including work on natural hazard assessment, environmental protection, and infrastructure design. The resolution specifically acknowledges the association's upcoming meeting in Chattanooga in September 2026, which will be the first time the group holds its annual gathering in Tennessee.