Rep. Timothy Hill

Maddy summaryHB 1285 prohibits the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) from using expedited eminent domain to take private real property during a declared emergency. The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly state that "the power of eminent domain over real property must not be used in any expedited manner" during emergencies, while still allowing the governor to commandeer private property for emergency response. It directly affects property owners whose land might otherwise be seized quickly under emergency declarations. The law does not change the governor's ability to use eminent domain for emergencies but requires standard legal processes instead of fast-tracked procedures.

Maddy summaryHR 13 is a commemorative resolution honoring Deborah Jean Hicks, a public servant from Batesville, Arkansas, who passed away. The resolution expresses the Tennessee House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her life of public service, family dedication, and community involvement. It was unanimously adopted (90-0) on March 3, 2025, and signed by the House Speaker. As a memorial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups through legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 1282 clarifies that Tennessee's Board of Dentistry must submit its annual report by January 1 each year, instead of the previous deadline. The bill requires the report to be sent to both the governor and the legislative librarian, ensuring these entities receive the board's annual summary of activities. This procedural change directly affects the Board of Dentistry by modifying its reporting obligations under Tennessee law (amending TCA Title 63, Section 63-5-106). The bill does not create new policies but streamlines existing reporting requirements for transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 1277 would allow voters in any Tennessee county to initiate a recall election for local school board members by removing a legal barrier that previously restricted such elections. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (specifically, Section 49-2-213 in Title 49) to delete a subsection that limited recall elections for school board members. This change would directly affect school board members and voters across all 95 counties, creating a new process to remove school board members before their term ends. The bill does not specify procedural details like signature requirements or timelines for recall petitions.

Maddy summaryThis law requires the state comptroller to audit public universities and colleges to check if their admission processes follow equal protection rules from the U.S. and Tennessee constitutions. The audits specifically look at whether schools are complying with a 2023 Supreme Court decision that addressed how colleges consider race in admissions. This change applies to the University of Tennessee system, the state university and community college system, and other state universities. The rule became effective on July 1, 2024, and aims to ensure these institutions handle student admissions in a legally consistent manner.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Tennessee's telemedicine laws by removing a rule that required patients to have met their doctor in person within the last 16 months to qualify for certain telehealth services. The change directly affects healthcare providers and patients by allowing them to use video consultations without needing a recent face-to-face appointment first. By deleting this specific requirement from the state code, the legislation expands access to remote medical care while keeping other telemedicine rules unchanged.