Rep. Kelly Keisling

Maddy summaryHB 2202 extends the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation commissioner to finalize boundaries of scenic river areas. It changes the timeframe from 24 months to 27 months after adding a river segment to the state scenic rivers system. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee Code (Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211) to implement this timeline adjustment. This change directly affects the commissioner's process for designating scenic river boundaries under state environmental law.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors two high school students, Max Moody and Rex Reagan from Pickett County High School, for winning two consecutive StrikeKing BassMaster National Fishing Championships. The resolution recognizes their achievements, including setting a tournament record weight of 21 pounds and 5 ounces during their freshman year and winning again as sophomores with a total of 36 pounds and 11 ounces. It also acknowledges their coach, Anthony Scott, for his guidance and notes that Pickett County High School is only the second high school in the nation to earn multiple national titles. The document serves as a formal commendation rather than a law, and it will be presented to the students as a certificate of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Brittany Cooper, the head girls' basketball coach at Pickett County High School, for being named Coach of the Year. The resolution recognizes her achievements in her first year of coaching, including leading her team to a district championship and ranking sixth in the state. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to coaching and student athletics. The document will be presented to her as a commemorative gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally commends and congratulates Racquel Hubbs Hawley, a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, on her promotion. It recognizes her service as a Staff Judge Advocate for the 134th Air Refueling Wing, where she provides legal support to over 1,350 military members. The resolution acknowledges her receipt of the Meritorious Service Medal and her distinguished career in the Air Force JAG Corps. The document serves as an official state recognition of her achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2201 creates Tennessee's participation in the "Interstate Massage Compact," allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects licensed massage therapists in Tennessee and future member states by establishing a multistate licensing pathway. Key mechanisms include forming an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to manage licensing, requiring background checks, enabling states to share disciplinary information, and prioritizing safety through standardized regulations. The compact aims to improve public access to massage therapy, enhance safety protections, prevent fraud, and support military members relocating with their families. This bill does not change Tennessee's existing massage therapy laws but adds a new cross-state licensing option.

Maddy summaryHB 1547 requires Tennessee state and local criminal justice agencies (like police departments and courts) to share specific criminal justice data with qualified researchers. This includes personal details, demographic information, and records about stops, arrests, sentencing, and supervision programs. To qualify, researchers must have institutional review board approval, agree to use data only for research, and maintain strict security protocols to protect sensitive information. The bill does not make data publicly available but creates a formal process for researchers to access it for studies aimed at improving criminal justice outcomes. Agencies must comply by January 2027, though they may charge reasonable fees for data retrieval.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals under domestic violence protection orders who transfer firearms to a third party (not prohibited from owning guns) to list the third party's name and full address on the firearms dispossession form. It also mandates that the third party sign the form to confirm receipt of the firearms. The changes apply specifically to cases where firearms are transferred rather than surrendered to law enforcement. The bill aims to create a clear, documented record of firearm transfers in domestic violence cases to enhance safety transparency. (Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6)

Maddy summaryHJR 1003 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Alyssa Clements of Clay County, Tennessee, for winning second place in the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention national agricultural competition. It recognizes her achievements as a young agricultural leader, including her Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award and her professional work in animal science and feed nutrition. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely serves to publicly commend her contributions to agriculture. This non-binding resolution was unanimously adopted by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly in early 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 1005 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jon Godwin for his induction into the Clay County Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his high school athletic achievements at Clay County High School (2004-2006), including scoring 929 points in basketball, leading his team to its first state tournament appearance, and earning multiple all-state and all-conference honors. The resolution formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's tribute to Godwin's sportsmanship and contributions to Clay County athletics. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 1007 is a resolution honoring Darrell Collins upon his induction into the Clay County Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his decades of contributions to Clay County sports as a player, announcer, and coach - including his role as the "Voice of the Bulldogs" at Celina High School and his work co-founding youth sports leagues. The resolution formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's tribute to Collins' community impact through sports. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.