Rep. Ron Travis

Maddy summaryHJR 942 is a commemorative resolution honoring Charles Farris Dye, Sr., a longtime Grandview, Tennessee resident who passed away. The resolution recognizes his life as a public servant, including his 42 years as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, his work organizing the Grandview Fire Department, and his community involvement. It expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy of integrity and dedication. This resolution does not create new laws or affect policy - it is a symbolic tribute with no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2176 amends Tennessee law to require the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to include the legislative librarian in its quarterly reports on mental health services. These reports must detail available accommodations, delayed admissions, and service impacts at state-owned hospitals and treatment facilities. The bill specifically adds the legislative librarian as a recipient of these reports, alongside existing entities, without changing service delivery or funding. This procedural update ensures the legislative librarian receives the same data as other oversight bodies, focusing on transparency around wait times and resource allocation. The bill affects state facilities, the department, and the legislative librarian, with no new service requirements.

Maddy summaryHJR 911 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Allan Dale Hannah for his 50 years of service with the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department. It recognizes his roles as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief, as well as his contributions to expanding the department's equipment and services. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law in February 2026. This bill directly affects only Mr. Hannah, with no policy changes or broader legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HJR 838) honoring Ola Cecil Harris, a former Rhea County Sheriff (1968-1974) and lifelong Dayton resident who served as a public servant, trucking professional, and community member. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy of integrity, dedication to public safety (including moonshine busts), and contributions to Rhea County. It has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no direct effect on citizens or laws. The resolution was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HJR 839) honors Allan Dale Hannah for his 50 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department, including roles as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief. It recognizes his leadership, contributions to expanding the department's equipment and services, and his community impact. The resolution has no legal effect beyond expressing official commendation and does not change laws or affect any policies or individuals. It was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in February 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 837 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent upon his retirement. It honors his service as Rhea County Executive (four years), his prior roles as Rhea County Commissioner (2019-2022) and State Representative (2001-2004), and his work on infrastructure, education, and workforce development projects. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses the General Assembly's commendation for his public service. This is a standard commemorative resolution, not a legislative act with binding effects.

Maddy summaryHB 2171 requires cemetery companies in Tennessee to record the exact GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for every burial in their records. It also mandates that cemetery companies send a copy of this burial record to the funeral home that arranged the burial within 15 days of the burial date. The bill directly affects cemetery companies and funeral homes by changing how burial location data is documented and shared. This amendment to Tennessee law (affecting Titles 4, 46, and 62) takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2591 legalizes "organic human reduction" (a process converting human remains to soil/compost) as a disposal method in Tennessee, requiring oversight by the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. It establishes new rules for facilities, including Department of Health permits, standardized leak-proof containers, and mandatory permanent identification tags on remains. The bill specifically excludes bodies donated for medical research and applies to funeral providers, families choosing this option, and facilities offering the service. Key provisions are codified in Title 62, Chapter 5, Part 9 of Tennessee law.

Maddy summaryHB 2173 allows owners or people legally in possession of drugs or devices deemed adulterated under federal FDA approval to request a "show cause" hearing electronically, rather than only in writing. It directly affects individuals or entities facing regulatory notices about their medications or medical devices. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections 53-10-106 and others to update the hearing request process, requiring requests to be submitted within 10 days of receiving a notice. This change streamlines the process for affected parties without altering the underlying drug regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 882 prevents Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation from regulating certain farming activities on small properties. Specifically, it exempts topsoil handling, rock removal, and pond construction on properties under three acres that have "greenbelt" classification under state law. This exemption applies only to land already designated as agricultural, forest, or open space under the 1976 Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2025, changing how farming operations are regulated on qualifying small farms.