Rep. Timothy Hill

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 71) honors Sofia Jenna-Lee Bodenhamer, a Roan Creek Elementary School student, for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. It recognizes her volunteerism, compassion, and positive influence on peers as a role model for community citizenship. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect laws or regulations and solely serves to publicly congratulate the student.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 70), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors Kitiana Jade Poteat, a Roan Creek Elementary School student, for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. The resolution recognizes her demonstrated kindness, compassion, and leadership as a role model in her community. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative support but does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1287 increases the annual limit for background investigations requested by Tennessee's Senate and House speakers from 15 to 20 per year. This change directly affects the speakers (who can request more checks) and individuals being considered for state positions of trust and responsibility (like certain government roles requiring security clearance). The bill amends Tennessee law to allow these officials to conduct five additional background checks annually without changing the criteria for who needs a check. It is a procedural adjustment to existing background check procedures, not a policy change affecting broader eligibility or requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1279 exempts privately owned properties built after 1899 in Tennessee tourism development zones from historic zoning rules. It specifically removes restrictions on projects involving lighting, signs, weatherization (like canopies or heaters), or other non-historic improvements. Property owners in these zones no longer need to apply to historic commissions for such projects, and disputes require only an architect's affidavit (with a presumption of correctness) rather than commission approval. This directly affects business owners and developers in designated tourism areas seeking to modify properties without historic review.

Maddy summaryHB 1284 requires drivers in Tennessee to reduce speed and, if safe to do so, change lanes when approaching slow-moving farm tractors or equipment displaying a slow-moving vehicle indicator (such as flashing lights, red/orange flags, or a standard orange triangle sign). It directly affects all drivers operating vehicles on Tennessee roads when encountering farm vehicles on adjacent lanes or shoulders. The law amends traffic code to mandate this action while maintaining safe speeds for road conditions, effective July 1, 2025. This aims to improve safety for agricultural workers and equipment by increasing driver awareness.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution honoring Lily Claire Savery, a Laurel Elementary School student in Tennessee, for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. The resolution recognizes her volunteer work at the Laurel Resource Center after Hurricane Helene, her character, and her commitment to community service. It does not create new laws or policies - it is a formal expression of praise from the Tennessee House of Representatives. The resolution passed unanimously (95-0) and was signed into effect on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 56 is a ceremonial resolution by the Tennessee House of Representatives honoring Kearstan Jennings, an eighth-grade student at Johnson County Middle School, for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. The resolution recognizes her volunteer work at youth basketball games, leadership as a two-year Student Council member, and initiatives supporting mental health awareness. Adopted unanimously by the House on March 10, 2025, with no opposing votes, it serves solely as a formal tribute with no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 50 honors Julie Worley, a Mountain City Elementary School student, for her community service after Hurricane Helene - including unloading and distributing supplies - and for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed this resolution to formally recognize her compassion, selflessness, and leadership as a role model. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or legal effect, solely expressing legislative appreciation for her civic contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 47 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brianna Brosius, a Doe Elementary School student, for receiving the 2025 Good Neighbor Award from Delta Kappa Gamma's Gamma Mu chapter. It recognizes her compassion, leadership, and community-minded behavior as a role model. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 10, 2025, with no opposing votes. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 14 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Paul David Wood, a longtime Church Hill, Tennessee, public servant who served as fire chief and building inspector for over 34 years. It commemorates his life, career, family, and community contributions following his passing, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 10, 2025, expressing condolences to his family and recognizing his legacy. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or practical impact beyond ceremonial recognition.