Rep. Gino Bulso

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Brennan Burke, the 2026 Salutatorian at Brentwood High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his high grade point average and encourages his future success. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to him as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Meredith Yount as the 2026 Salutatorian of Brentwood High School. The Tennessee General Assembly commends her academic achievements and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of her high school success without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Igor Babailov, a Brentwood resident and world-renowned portrait artist, for his extensive achievements in the field of art. The measure formally recognizes his career highlights, including creating portraits of multiple popes, having his work displayed alongside Renaissance masters at the Vatican, and receiving prestigious awards like the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to publicly acknowledge Babailov's contributions and international acclaim.

Maddy summaryHB 1784 designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day" for observance in Tennessee, as part of the state's recognition of days of special significance. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, to formally add this day to the state's list of recognized observances. It cites the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs decision (which overturned Roe v. Wade) as context for renewing Tennessee's commitment to protecting life. This is a symbolic measure without regulatory or financial impact, as it only establishes an annual day of recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 1476, known as the "Charlie Kirk Act," requires all Tennessee public universities to adopt and post two specific policies from the University of Chicago: its 2014 free expression policy and its 1967 Kalven Report on the university's role in political action. The law mandates that institutions incorporate these exact policies into their bylaws and website content, emphasizing free speech protections and the university's non-partisan role in social issues. It specifies that institutions must include verbatim passages from both documents, such as the Chicago policy's stance against suppressing speech due to offense and the Kalven Report's principle that universities should not take collective political positions. Failure to comply could result in legal action via writ of mandamus or injunction.

Maddy summaryHB 1457 amends Tennessee law to expand the definition of "disabled driver" to include pregnant individuals in their second or third trimester or those with a physician-certified high-risk pregnancy. This change directly affects pregnant people who meet these medical criteria, allowing them to qualify for disabled driver placards previously reserved for other disabilities. The bill adds specific language to TCA Title 55, Chapter 21, requiring physician certification for high-risk pregnancies to establish eligibility. It does not alter existing requirements for other disability categories but extends access to a new group seeking placard benefits.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Klaire Davis, a teacher at Moore Elementary School in the Franklin Special School District, for her dedication to education and mentorship. The bill formally congratulates her on her service and recognizes her selection as a Tennessee Reward Schools Ambassador, an award given to top-performing educators who share best practices with other teachers. It also acknowledges her role in guiding new teachers and her receipt of the highest possible rating on state teacher evaluations. Ultimately, the resolution serves as an official commendation of her contributions to students and the community without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1529 designates May 1 of each year as "Law Day" in Tennessee by amending the state code (TCA Title 15, Chapter 2). The bill changes the official name of the observance but does not create new requirements or affect specific groups. It follows a national observance previously called "Loyalty Day" and aligns Tennessee with the federal designation. This is a procedural change to the state's calendar of special observances.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Gavin Johnson, a track and field athlete from Centennial High School, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys' Track & Field Athlete of the Year. The document formally congratulates him on his achievements, including winning the 400-meter race at the Class AAA championships, and notes that he is only the second runner from his school to receive this award. It expresses pride in his success and character as a student athlete while wishing him well in his future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Hannah Hall, a teacher at Scales Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The measure does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial recognition of her professional achievements and dedication to education. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges her contributions to her students and the broader community. The document is intended to be presented to her as a token of appreciation for her service.