Rep. Kelly Keisling

Maddy summaryHJR 105 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Joseph Hauskin of Macon County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes his community service, including developing the StoneRookLock System to improve safety in detention facilities after four years of research and 10,000 beta tests. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for his volunteer work and leadership but does not create new laws or policies. It directly affects only Joseph Hauskin, with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summaryHJR 110 is a formal resolution by the Tennessee General Assembly honoring Allie Bailey of Scott County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes her decades of volunteer service, including founding youth coalitions in high school, supporting local shelters during college, and leading community organizations like STAND full-time after graduation. The resolution formally congratulates her as an exemplary volunteer and acknowledges her contributions to Tennessee's community service ecosystem, which annually provides over 99 million hours of volunteer work. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryHJR 103 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring Derek Scott of Clay County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution recognizes his volunteer work, including organizing events for nursing home residents (like bake sales and petting zoos), helping build a community park, and founding a youth horse club to support local children. It formally acknowledges his community contributions as representative of Tennessee's "Volunteer State" spirit. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the state government.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 108 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Meadow Hayes, a Clarkrange High School student from Fentress County, for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes her volunteer work with community organizations including the school cheerleading team, FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), Interact, and the Fentress County Youth Fair Board. The resolution formally congratulates her on her community leadership and service, which contributed to her being named an award recipient. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHJR 64 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Macon County High School football team for winning the 2024 TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. It specifically recognizes their first-ever state title in the program's 98-year history, following a 45-14 victory over Memphis Melrose in the championship game. The resolution formally congratulates the players, coaches, and team staff without creating any new laws or policy changes. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the symbolic recognition of the team's achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 500 amends Tennessee boating laws to prohibit activities that interfere with public water access facilities. It bans fishing, swimming, or other actions near boat launches, docks, boats, or marinas that disrupt normal use or cause damage. The bill specifically targets behaviors extending beyond standard boat launching/retrieval times or hindering dock functionality. It directly affects recreational boaters, anglers, and swimmers using public water access points. The law, effective July 1, 2025, adds these prohibitions to existing penalties under Tennessee Code § 69-9-219.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 43), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors the Macon County High School football team for winning the 2024 TSSAA Class 4A state championship - their first-ever state title in the program's 98-year history. The resolution specifically recognizes their 45-14 victory over Memphis Melrose in the championship game and acknowledges the team's 13-2 regular season record. It has no funding, regulatory, or policy impact; it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution (HJR 45) is a symbolic resolution honoring Assistant Chief Andy Lewallen of the Oneida Police Department and Scott County Sheriff's Office upon his retirement after 48 years of service. It formally recognizes his career dedication, professionalism, and community impact, extending "best wishes for much continued success and happiness in his retirement." The resolution was signed into law by Governor on February 4, 2025, and has no binding policy effects or financial implications.

Maddy summaryHJR 44 is a ceremonial resolution commending Nate Adams, a Clay County High School quarterback, for being named runner-up for the 2024 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award (TSSAA Division I, Class A). It honors his athletic achievements, including setting school records for passing yards (7,586) and touchdowns (89), and recognizes him as a role model for student-athletes. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses legislative praise through a formal statement. It directly affects Nate Adams by formally acknowledging his accomplishment on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HJR 46) honors Kyle Shoulders, head football coach at Macon County High School, for being named the 2024 Tennessee Titans Coach of the Year. It recognizes his leadership in guiding the Macon County Tigers to a school-record 13-2 season and their first TSSAA football championship in 2024. The resolution serves only to publicly commend his coaching achievements and does not create any new laws, funding, or policy changes. It was formally adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into effect by Governor Bill Lee on February 4, 2025.