Rep. John Clemmons

Maddy summaryHJR 282 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Maegan Hickey, a teacher at Cambridge Early Learning Center, for being named the 2024-2025 Cambridge Early Learning Center Teacher of the Year. The resolution commends her dedication to education, service to students, and professional excellence without creating any new laws or altering existing policies. It was unanimously approved by both chambers and signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 272 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Erica T. Hayes Schultz, a teacher at Antioch Middle School, for being named the 2024-2025 Antioch Middle School Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, teaching excellence, and positive impact on students through a resolution passed by Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition with no direct impact on laws, funding, or individuals beyond the honor bestowed on Ms. Schultz. This type of resolution is standard for acknowledging community or professional achievements.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 281 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Michael Todd Henderson, a middle school teacher at John Trotwood Moore Middle School, for being named the 2024-2025 John Trotwood Moore Middle School Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally recognizes Henderson’s dedication to education, his professional excellence, and his positive impact on students through the legislature’s public commendation. Signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025, it serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no binding legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJR 269 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Michael Todd Henderson, a John Trotwood Moore Middle School teacher, for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It recognizes his dedication to education and impact on students without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution was formally adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, but it has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition. This is a standard commemorative action with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Likisha Rhodes, a Cane Ridge High School teacher named 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, by recognizing her dedication and impact on students. It does not create new laws or affect policies - it is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Tennessee General Assembly’s commendation of her professional service. The resolution was formally adopted by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025. It directly affects Ms. Rhodes as a personal honor, with no broader legislative or policy implications.

Maddy summaryHJR 265 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mikeal Trump, a Hillsboro High School teacher who was named the 2024-2025 Hillsboro High School Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes his dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through unanimous approval by Tennessee's General Assembly and Governor. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation for his service. It was enacted after passing both chambers and receiving the Governor's signature on March 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 223 prohibits consumer reporting agencies (like credit bureaus) from including medical debt judgments - court-ordered debts for healthcare costs - in consumers' credit reports starting July 1, 2025. It directly affects Tennessee residents with medical debt that resulted in a court judgment, preventing these judgments from negatively impacting their credit scores. The bill allows consumers to dispute any violations under federal Fair Credit Reporting Act rules and treats violations as unfair practices under Tennessee’s Consumer Protection Act, enabling enforcement by the Attorney General. This change aims to remove a specific barrier to credit rebuilding for individuals facing medical debt.

Maddy summaryHB 633 would exempt the retail sale of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables for human consumption from Tennessee's 4% food sales tax. This change directly affects consumers purchasing these produce items and grocery stores selling them, as they would no longer pay the tax on these specific foods. The bill amends Tennessee Code Section 67-6-228 to remove the tax on produce while maintaining the 4% tax on other food items. The exemption would take effect on July 1, 2025, if the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 630 allows Tennessee consumers to appoint an agent (like a family member or advocate) to opt them out of companies processing their personal data. Companies must verify both the consumer’s identity and the agent’s authority before honoring these requests. The bill requires companies to provide clear opt-out links on websites and implement a standardized "preference signal" system by 2026, ensuring consumers can easily opt out of data sales or targeted advertising without default settings. It also addresses conflicts with loyalty programs and clarifies rules around financial incentives for data sharing. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 12 requires every Tennessee public school district to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in their schools. The state would reimburse districts for the cost of these meals after they apply all available federal funds from programs like the National School Lunch Program. This bill, which amends Tennessee law, would take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and apply to all subsequent school years.