Rep. Jake McCalmon

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Robert Malloy for earning his 1st Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo and the title of "Sibak." The measure recognizes Malloy as a retired U.S. Army combat medic, a martial arts practitioner, and a community member who has demonstrated dedication and excellence. By passing unanimously, the House formally congratulates him on this achievement and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the Club America chapter at Page High School in Tennessee. It recognizes the student organization for promoting American values and free thinking through its activities since its founding in September 2025. The resolution commends the chapter's members for their dedication to patriotism and grassroots activism, including hosting events and promoting the club at school functions. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the group's work.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Club America chapter at Brentwood High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The bill formally recognizes the student organization founded in fall 2025, which was led by Mia Kate Igou and other student leaders. It specifically acknowledges the chapter's activities, including a prayer event held during anti-ICE protests, as examples of patriotism and free thinking. The resolution does not change laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial commendation to be presented to the school.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors and commends the Club America chapter at Nolensville High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The resolution recognizes the club's activities, including bi-weekly meetings, monthly events, and its role in encouraging free thinking and grassroots activism among its members. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization's contributions. The bill is purely commemorative and does not affect any legal or operational aspects of the school or the club.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors the Club America chapter at Independence High School for promoting American values and student leadership. The resolution recognizes the club, founded in 2026 by Coleman Wooten, for its bi-weekly meetings that encourage free thinking and grassroots activism among students. The General Assembly formally commends the organization's members for their dedication to patriotism and civic engagement. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, requiring no new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 2047 amends Tennessee tax code to allow qualified data centers applying for job tax credits to electronically certify they have not violated federal labor laws (including the WARN Act and Fair Labor Standards Act) or federal immigration laws in the past 12 months. This certification is required as part of the tax credit application process. The bill directly affects data centers seeking these credits by adding a compliance verification step to their application. It streamlines the process by permitting electronic submission instead of paper-based documentation.

Maddy summaryHB 1907 revises Tennessee's procedures for handling document requests involving the state retirement system (TCRS). It allows TCRS employees to provide copies of records (via microfilm, fax, or electronic means) instead of originals, accompanied by a custodian's affidavit confirming accuracy and authority. The bill specifies that custodians must appear in person only if a genuine dispute arises about record accuracy. It also updates rules for retirement benefit payments after death, ensuring payments for the month of death go to the retiree or beneficiary as applicable. These changes primarily affect court cases involving TCRS records and streamline administrative processes for retirement system staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors and congratulates Christian music artist Jordan Feliz on reaching twenty years in the music business. The resolution recognizes his achievements in the Christian music industry, including receiving the 2016 Dove Award for New Artist of the Year and achieving multiple number-one hits. It serves as an official state acknowledgment of his career milestone and contributions to Tennessee's cultural heritage through music.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally recognizes and commends Williamson Health for achieving national recognition for its quality of care and patient experience. It highlights the facility's recent awards from Forbes Magazine and the Women's Choice Award program, noting its status as one of only two hospitals in Tennessee to earn a five-star rating. The resolution also acknowledges the organization's ongoing investments in advanced cardiac imaging technology and the dedication of its medical staff. This measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to publicly honor the healthcare system's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 1546 (Tennessee Code Annotated §55-50-411) removes state restrictions on commercial driver licenses for individuals with certain medical conditions, provided they hold a federal certification. It directly affects commercial drivers who have been certified as medically qualified by a federally certified medical examiner listed in the national registry (per 49 CFR 391.43). The bill amends state law to exempt these drivers from existing intrastate restrictions, aligning Tennessee rules with federal medical certification standards. This change applies only to drivers with valid federal medical certifications, not all drivers with medical conditions.