Rep. Gino Bulso

Maddy summaryHR 67 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing George Dagermangy, a Williamson County elementary student who won first place in the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's civics essay contest for grades K-2. The resolution formally congratulates him on his achievement and extends "best wishes for much continued success," acknowledging his victory in a contest with 4,356 participants. It does not create new policy or provide funding - only offering symbolic recognition through a formal House resolution. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive legislative effect, as it solely expresses commendation for a student's academic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryHB 145 would require financial institutions in Tennessee to verify the immigration status of individuals sending electronic funds abroad, using two forms of government ID to confirm U.S. citizenship or lawful presence. It redefines "resident" to include only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully present (verified via specific ID documents), and mandates that parents/guardians of non-lawfully residing public school students pay tuition at out-of-district rates. The bill imposes penalties for financial institutions failing to verify status, including civil fines. These provisions apply directly to financial institutions, public schools, and families of students not lawfully residing in Tennessee. The bill is currently pending in committee (failed subcommittee vote March 26, 2025).

Maddy summaryHJR 290 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Curt Masters upon his retirement as headmaster of Brentwood Academy after over 25 years of service. It formally recognizes his leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and contributions to education in Tennessee. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It directly affects Curt Masters as the honoree, with no other individuals or policies impacted.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors five women who were crowned Mrs. Tennessee America Pageant queens in 2024 - Hannah Wise, Corrin Hein, Sarah Sanderson, TaKiyah Stewart, and Arica Quinn - recognizing their community service and pageant achievements. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commends them for their charitable work, leadership, and representation of Tennessee. The resolution was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor. As a ceremonial measure, it has no legislative effect beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 26, the "Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025," prohibits mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs into Tennessee. It defines these drugs as medications (like mifepristone and misoprostol) used to terminate a pregnancy, excluding them when used for other medical purposes (such as treating stomach ulcers). The bill imposes strict liability, requiring anyone who causes an unborn child's death through such mailings to pay $5 million in damages without needing to prove fault. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting drug manufacturers, distributors, and anyone mailing abortion-related medications into the state.

Maddy summaryHB 326 designates March 3 of each year as "Sister Sandra Smithson Day" in Tennessee to honor her work as an educator and founder of Nashville's first charter school, Smithson Craighead Academy. The bill adds this observance to Tennessee's calendar of special days but clarifies it is not a legal holiday. It directly commemorates Sister Sandra Smithson's 67 years of service supporting low-income families through education, particularly her impact on children in Nashville. The legislation creates no new legal requirements or funding changes, solely recognizing her legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 325 designates March 13 of each year as "Father Charles Strobel Day" in Tennessee to honor Nashville priest Father Charles Frederick Strobel. The bill commemorates his founding of the Room in the Inn homeless shelter in 1985, which provided temporary housing for thousands annually and became a national model for assisting the homeless. This is a symbolic observance with no new funding, regulations, or direct impact on residents or policies. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, to add this special day of recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 132 is a joint resolution honoring Raul Lopez and his organization, Men of Valor, a prison ministry operating in Middle and East Tennessee. It recognizes Lopez's 15-year leadership in helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals reconcile with families, society, and their communities, which has contributed to Tennessee's declining recidivism rate. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's gratitude for Men of Valor's work and Lopez's contributions as a Latino community leader. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 304 would require state and local government entities to display only the U.S. flag and Tennessee state flag on courthouses, public roads, and sidewalks, banning all other flags including political or commemorative flags. It also restricts public schools and charter schools from displaying any flag except the U.S. flag, Tennessee flag, or specific exceptions like POW/MIA flags, tribal flags, or school-related flags. The bill allows any Tennessee citizen to sue government entities or schools for violations and recover attorney fees if they win the case. This law directly affects how public buildings, roads, and schools display flags across Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 320 designates the new swimming pool at Henry Horton State Park as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center." The bill requires the Department of Environment and Conservation to install signs or markers with this name once construction is complete. This is a procedural naming resolution with no policy changes or financial impact, affecting only the facility's official designation.