Rep. Kelly Keisling

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 151 is a formal expression of recognition passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Jayden Hesson, a Macon County volunteer, for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution highlights her community service and acknowledges the broader contributions of Tennessee volunteers, who collectively provide over 134 million hours of annual service valued at $4 billion. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of Hesson’s efforts, aligning with the state's "Volunteer State" identity. It directly affects Jayden Hesson by publicly celebrating her volunteer work and serves as a model for community engagement.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 152) honors George McCrary of Macon County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, which recognizes outstanding community service. The resolution formally congratulates McCrary and acknowledges his volunteer contributions as representative of Tennessee's 1.9 million annual volunteers who provide over 134 million service hours. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives. The resolution was unanimously adopted (95-0) and signed by the House Speaker on February 10, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2203 requires county workhouse wardens to submit monthly reports to the sentencing judge about each prisoner in a work release program. The report, due by the 15th of the following month, must detail the prisoner's conduct and financial progress during the program. This affects county workhouse staff (who must file reports) and sentencing judges (who receive them). The bill amends Tennessee law to add this reporting requirement, focusing on transparency for judges overseeing work release participation.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 extends the mandatory public inspection period for hospital marketing and strategic planning records from seven to ten days before a hospital board votes to adopt such plans. This bill directly affects hospitals in Tennessee that must follow this process under state healthcare regulations. The key change requires hospitals to provide the public with three additional days to review these documents prior to board decisions. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections related to healthcare governance but does not change healthcare benefits or funding.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 142 is a ceremonial resolution passed unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor the late Bill R. Dunlap, a Scott County community leader and longtime owner of Plateau Drugs. The resolution recognizes his contributions to the community, his family values, and his 53-year service at Plateau Drugs, while extending condolences to his family. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect and serves solely as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 1425 amends local law for the City of Red Boiling Springs to increase the mayor's annual salary from $5,200 to $18,200 and council members' annual salaries from $500 to $1,800. The bill requires the city's legislative body to approve the changes by a two-thirds vote before implementation. Current officials' salaries remain unchanged during their existing terms, and the law takes effect upon local approval as required by the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 833 requires all Tennessee local law enforcement agencies (except the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) to submit monthly reports to the Department of Safety detailing interactions with people in the U.S. without legal status. Reports must include dates, counts, descriptions of identification documents, and copies of any confiscated fake IDs from arrests. The Department of Safety then compiles an annual report by December 1st for the legislature, assessing the population of people without legal status and associated criminal activity, while protecting ongoing investigations. This bill directly affects local police departments and state agencies responsible for immigration-related data collection and reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 624 increases the fee for mail-in renewal of vehicle registration plates from $5 to $7 and for decals from $2 to $3. County clerks will charge these new fees for processing mail orders, and may adjust them annually to match U.S. Postal Service price increases. This directly affects vehicle owners who renew registrations by mail and county clerks who handle these services. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, as part of Tennessee's motor vehicle registration fee structure.

Maddy summaryHJR 693 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Billy Robbins upon his retirement from his role as executive director of the Byrdstown/Pickett County Chamber of Commerce. It recognizes his 2012-2025 service, military career (U.S. Army, 1972-1974), ownership of Robbins Auto Service, and 8 years as Byrdstown Mayor (2002-2010). The resolution formally commends his community service and extends "heartfelt wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement." As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryHJR 703 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring the Jamestown Rotary Club for its 80th anniversary in 2025. The resolution recognizes the club's community service history, including the Third-Grade Dictionary Project, park upgrades at Mark Twain Park, and annual events like the Chicken Festival. It commends the club's members for their dedication to public service and adherence to Rotary International's "Service Above Self" motto. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment with no legislative effect.