Rep. Michael Hale

Maddy summaryHJR 536 is a commemorative resolution honoring Addison King, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025, formally commends her outstanding academic record and dedication. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of her accomplishments. The resolution expresses the Assembly's admiration for her success and extends best wishes for her future.

Maddy summaryHJR 537 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ellie Anderson, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for her academic achievements. It formally recognizes her high school accomplishments, including her grade point average and extracurricular involvement, without creating any new laws or affecting policy. This procedural resolution was signed by the Governor and is a standard form of recognition for outstanding student achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring Thomas McGee, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for his academic achievements. It formally commends his high GPA, extracurricular involvement, and "exemplary" academic record through a resolution passed by Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition, signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025. It directly affects only Thomas McGee, his family, school, and community as a matter of public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHJR 538 is a commemorative resolution honoring Walter Glenn Birdwell, Jr., a Carthage banker and community leader who died at age 96. The resolution recognizes his 70-year career at Citizens Bank of Carthage, his military service in the Korean War, leadership in local organizations, and dedication to his family and community. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or regulations - it is purely a ceremonial tribute approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 535) honoring Bella Bryson, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for her academic achievements. It formally commends her "outstanding academic success," high GPA, and extracurricular involvement without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution directly affects Bella Bryson as the honoree but has no legal or financial impact on others. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 48 would change Tennessee's property tax relief for disabled veterans by removing a market value cap on the primary residence. It requires the state to fully reimburse eligible disabled veterans for all local property taxes paid on their primary home each year, instead of capping the relief at a specific property value. This applies to veterans already qualifying for property tax relief under current law. The change takes effect for tax years beginning July 1, 2025, and is funded through state general funds.

Maddy summaryHJR 533 is a joint resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally honor Matthew Bane, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for his academic achievements. The resolution recognizes his high grade point average, extracurricular involvement, and dedication to excellence during his high school career. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public commendation from the legislature. This resolution was signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 524 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Carla Parker, a sixth-grade teacher at Cannon County Middle School, for being named the 2024-2025 Cannon County School District Grades 5-8 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her 21-year teaching career, community involvement (including AmeriCorps support and school leadership roles), and prior Teacher of the Year awards. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally commends her contributions to education. The resolution was signed by both legislative chambers and the Governor in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 527 is a ceremonial joint resolution formally recognizing Courtney Nichols, principal of Cannon County High School, for being named the 2024-2025 Cannon County School District Principal of the Year. It highlights his 31-year career in education, including his work as an agriculture teacher, FFA advisor, and principal since 2018, along with his advanced degrees and community impact. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal honor. This type of resolution is non-binding and solely serves to acknowledge an individual's professional achievements.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 530 is a symbolic resolution honoring Henry Williams, a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, for his academic achievements. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends his exemplary GPA, extracurricular involvement, and dedication to excellence. The resolution was passed by Tennessee's General Assembly and signed by the Governor in April 2025 as a gesture of recognition for his high school accomplishments. This procedural bill directly affects only Henry Williams, with no broader legislative impact.