Rep. Clark Boyd

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 90 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Melanie R. Bean for her service as the 2024-2025 president of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL). It recognizes her over 20 years of leadership with TACDL, including two terms on its Board of Directors, and her contributions to criminal defense advocacy, community service, and professional achievements. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses legislative commendation for her work.

Maddy summaryHB 1146 changes Tennessee's broadband application review timeline by requiring communities to approve or deny broadband project applications within 30 calendar days (instead of 30 business days) after submission. This directly affects local governments in "broadband-ready communities" that review such applications under state economic development laws. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code (Titles 4, 7, 13, 65, and 67) to implement this deadline change, streamlining the process by including weekends and holidays in the review period. It does not alter the 30-day requirement itself, only the definition of the timeframe.

Maddy summaryHB 1145 changes the annual filing deadline for professional corporations in Tennessee from January 1 to January 15. This affects domestic and foreign professional corporations authorized to provide licensed services (like law or medicine) in the state, requiring them to submit an annual qualification statement to their relevant licensing authority. The key provision extends the filing window by 14 days, providing more time for corporations to complete required documentation. The amendment modifies specific sections of Tennessee law under Titles 4, 39, 47, 48, 62, and 63 related to business organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Tennessee laws regarding the Health Facilities Commission to improve how the agency notifies nursing homes about inspection results. Specifically, it requires the commission to mail a detailed order within ten working days after an inspection, clearly listing the facts and laws involved along with instructions on how the facility can contest the decision. The change directly affects nursing homes by ensuring they receive timely and specific information about regulatory actions and their rights to appeal.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Tennessee's fuel tax laws to include hydrogen gas as an alternative fuel. It subjects hydrogen gas to the same tax rates applied to compressed natural gas while simultaneously exempting it from sales and use taxes. These changes directly affect vehicle owners and businesses using hydrogen-powered fuel cells by adjusting how they pay for fuel. The legislation officially takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for how Tennessee's public colleges and universities select their accreditation agencies. It requires the state commission and university boards to choose accreditors recognized by the federal government by the end of 2024 and ensures schools can pick from any federal-approved option. The law also protects institutions from being forced to break state laws by an accreditor, allowing them to sue for damages if they face retaliation for complying with state regulations.