Rep. Jake McCalmon

Maddy summaryHJR 1034 is a memorial resolution honoring Aaron Stokes and Austin Huskey, two Williamson County residents who passed away. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives, expresses condolences to their families and recognizes Stokes' founding of Shop Fix Academy (supporting 1,500+ auto repair shops) and Huskey's leadership at Huskey Truss & Building Supply, which earned industry recognition. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates their community contributions through legislative expression.

Maddy summaryHB 1519, the "SHARE Act," requires courts to add extra fines for certain traffic violations and DUI convictions. For non-commercial vehicles, a $25 fine is added for moving traffic violations; for commercial vehicles, it's $50. DUI convictions incur an additional $100 fine, which replaces any separate moving violation fine. All collected fines go directly into the state highway fund to pay for road maintenance and infrastructure improvements on state highways and interstates. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, for offenses committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 974 allows auctioneers to send required written notices about going-out-of-business vehicle auctions to the Motor Vehicle Commission electronically instead of by mail. This bill directly affects auctioneers selling vehicles during such sales, changing the submission method from physical mail to electronic delivery. The law amends Tennessee statutes to permit this electronic notification process, streamlining administrative requirements for auctioneers. It does not alter the underlying requirement to provide these notices or the scope of sales covered.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution (HJR 921) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Page High School girls' golf team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class AA state championship. It specifically recognizes the team members (Brooke Bennett, Shashe Ekker, Stella Edwards, Elizabeth McCann), head coach Jamie Eickhoff, and their achievement of capturing the title for the second consecutive year. The resolution formally "honors and congratulates" the team and their coach, with no policy changes or financial impact - only a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 prevents neighbors from suing racing facilities or racetracks over noise, disruption, or other issues if the track existed before they bought or built their property. It applies to all claims filed after the law takes effect, regardless of when the alleged problem began, and blocks local governments from passing rules that restrict racetrack operations. The law does not override environmental or safety regulations. This directly affects property owners who purchased land after a racetrack was established and protects existing racetracks from certain lawsuits.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 717) honoring the Page High School football team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Championship. It formally congratulates the team, coaches, and supporters for their undefeated season and championship victory, listing the players and coaching staff. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects only the named team members and their community through ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHB 378 exempts commissioned reserve deputy sheriffs and auxiliary police officers from Tennessee's private security licensing requirements when they work as guards, patrols, or watchpersons under contracts with state-licensed private businesses. The bill amends Tennessee Code (Titles 38, 39, and 62) to create this specific exemption for officers receiving compensation through such contracts. It directly affects reserve law enforcement personnel employed in private security roles under valid state-licensed agreements. This change removes a regulatory barrier for these officers while maintaining that their private business contracts must already hold state licensure.

Maddy summaryHB 160 exempts wine sales for on-premise consumption at wineries, farm wine producers, and their satellite facilities from Tennessee's liquor-by-the-drink tax. This includes tastings (with or without charge) and sealed wine bottles sold retail for immediate consumption on-site, aligning with federal wine sales rules. The bill amends Tennessee Code §57-3-207 to clarify these exemptions, directly affecting wineries and farm producers by reducing their tax burden on specific sales. The change takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 45 increases the penalty for child abuse of children aged 9 to 17 from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-15-401(a) to impose this stricter penalty for knowingly causing injury to a child in this age group through abusive treatment. This change will take effect on July 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date. The law directly affects individuals convicted of such child abuse by elevating their criminal penalties under Tennessee statute.

Maddy summaryHB 972 revises Tennessee's "Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act" by clarifying definitions and adding new requirements for vehicle towing, storage, and abandoned vehicle handling. It specifically defines terms like "abandoned motor vehicle" (including scenarios such as unattended vehicles on public property for 10+ days or on private property without consent), "curbstoning" (unlicensed vehicle sales), and establishes a "motor vehicle portal" for online access to vehicle records. The bill directly affects towing companies ("garagekeepers"), commercial parking lot owners, law enforcement, and vehicle owners by standardizing procedures for immobilizing vehicles, releasing fees, and handling abandoned vehicles. Key policy changes include restricting unlicensed vehicle sales ("curbstoning") and creating a centralized electronic database for vehicle ownership verification. The bill became law as Public Chapter 457 on May 15, 2025.