Rep. Bryan Terry

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution honoring Rick Insell on the occasion of his retirement as the head coach of the Middle Tennessee State University women's basketball team. The resolution formally recognizes his forty-nine years of coaching success, including 505 wins at MTSU and over 1,200 total wins in his career, and celebrates his achievements such as leading the program to twenty conference championships and twenty-one consecutive postseason appearances. The text includes a copy of the resolution to be presented to Coach Insell as a tribute to his contributions to the sport and the university community.

Maddy summaryHB 2135, the "Tennessee Live Music Support Act," would impose a 5% surcharge on tickets resold through third-party websites for live music and performance events (like concerts, comedy shows, or theater) in Tennessee, starting July 1, 2027. Third-party ticket resellers would collect this fee from buyers and pay it monthly to the state, not end consumers. The funds would go to a dedicated grant program supporting local music venues, promoters, and performers through economic development grants. The bill is currently pending in committee review and not yet law.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Lelan Statom, a broadcast meteorologist in Tennessee, for his decades of service in weather forecasting and public safety. The resolution formally recognizes his professional achievements, including Emmy Awards and his role as Chief Meteorologist at WTVF-TV in Nashville. It serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his contributions to the community rather than establishing new laws or policies. The measure has been passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law as a symbolic tribute to his career.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Morgan Freeman, a renowned actor and narrator from Memphis, Tennessee, for his significant contributions to film, culture, and the state. The bill formally recognizes his acclaimed career, including his Academy Award and numerous lifetime achievement awards, and celebrates his impact on audiences worldwide. It directs the General Assembly to present an official copy of the resolution to Freeman as a gesture of appreciation for his enduring legacy and pride he brings to Tennessee.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors and congratulates the Providence Christian Academy boys' basketball team for winning the TSSAA Division II-A state championship during the 2025-2026 season. The resolution recognizes the team's 30-2 record, their victory in the state final game, and the contributions of the players, coaching staff, and support personnel. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's athletic achievement and character rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Providence Christian Academy girls' basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 TSSAA Division II-A state championship. The resolution formally acknowledges the team's athletic achievement and recognizes the contributions of players, coaches, support staff, and fans who participated in the season. It serves as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate the team's success and their representation of Tennessee, rather than creating new laws or funding. The document is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing policies or require administrative action beyond its presentation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 2026 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Tennessee to honor voluntary blood donors. It recognizes that blood donations are critical for patients needing transfusions (every 2 seconds someone requires blood) and notes Tennessee faces a donor shortage, with only 3% of eligible residents donating. The resolution has no legal effect or funding changes - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of donors' lifesaving contributions. It does not directly affect specific groups or alter healthcare policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1936 requires Tennessee's Department of Health to study and report on creating a state registry for implanted medical devices by January 1, 2027. The report must assess the feasibility and costs of establishing a registry accessible to all healthcare facilities in Tennessee. This bill directly affects the Department of Health (which must conduct the study) and healthcare facilities (which would gain access to the registry if created). It does not establish the registry itself but mandates a study to evaluate its potential implementation. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the report requirement with no immediate policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2107 would require the Tennessee Board of Nursing to deny a nursing license or refuse renewal if the applicant or licensee has a recent conviction for specific alcohol-related offenses that caused injury to another person. This applies to convictions within five years for offenses like DUI causing injury, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide when alcohol concentration was at least twice the legal limit. The bill establishes a "rebuttable presumption" of denial, meaning the board must deny the license unless the applicant provides evidence to overcome this rule. If the board approves the license despite these conditions, it must provide written reasons for its decision.

Maddy summaryHB 2133 creates the "Tennessee Secondary Aluminum Waste Management Act" to regulate disposal of aluminum recycling byproducts. It directly affects landfill operators and aluminum recycling facilities by prohibiting mixing secondary aluminum waste (like dross or furnace dust) with regular trash and requiring dedicated landfill units for this waste. The law mandates new rules for landfill permits, liner design, and environmental protection, with the Department of Environment and Conservation developing these standards. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all such waste disposal after that date.