Rep. Scott Cepicky

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Dr. Rufus R. Clifford, Jr., a 90-year-old Columbia, Tennessee pediatrician and longtime Rotarian, for his 55-year medical career, military service in the U.S. Air Force, and decades of community leadership with Rotary International. It specifically recognizes his work providing pediatric care to families across Maury County and his roles as Columbia Rotary Club president (1997-1998) and Rotary District Governor (2007-2008). The resolution, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the governor, formally commends his service but does not create any legal obligations or policy changes. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the honoree.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 145) formally recognizes the Lafayette Chapter #4 Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee for its 200th anniversary. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it honors the Masonic group's history of community service, charitable work (including medical research and autism awareness), and contributions to Maury County and Tennessee over two centuries. The resolution specifically commends the organization's members - past and present - for their dedication to public service and celebrates their milestone anniversary. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on constituents or policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1511 requires Tennessee public schools, including local districts and charter schools, to teach students about the formation of the U.S. and Tennessee governments using foundational federal and state documents (like the Constitution) at appropriate grade levels. This instruction must align with the state board's established social studies standards. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to add this specific curriculum requirement. It was introduced in January 2026 and is pending further legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 1512 (Tennessee) requires local school districts (LEAs) to publish their character education curriculum on their official websites. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49, Section 49-6-1007(c), adding a specific mandate for LEAs to make this curriculum publicly accessible online. This change directly affects all local education agencies in Tennessee by establishing a new transparency requirement for their character education programs. The law takes effect upon becoming law, with no additional funding or implementation details specified in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 1076 shortens the deadline for Tennessee insurance companies to submit rate changes and policy details to the state insurance commissioner. It reduces the filing period from 30 to 21 days before proposed effective dates for all rates, policy forms, and endorsements. This change applies directly to insurers, agents, and brokers who must now file materials 9 days faster under Tennessee insurance laws (amending TCA Title 4, 56, and 71). The bill focuses solely on streamlining the submission process without altering the substance of insurance regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 919 revises the appointment process for employee representatives on governing boards of Tennessee's public higher education institutions. It replaces the requirement that "at least one employee representative shall be from organized labor" with a new rule stating the governor must appoint an employee representative "from an entity representing organized labor." This change directly affects how the governor selects board members, requiring the appointee to come from a labor organization rather than an individual employee. The bill applies to all future appointments made on or after its effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1192 directs Tennessee's Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study the state's healthcare "continuum of care" (encompassing prevention, treatment, and support services) and compare it to other states. The study, to be completed using existing resources, requires TACIR to survey other states' systems and submit a report with recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. State departments must assist TACIR in gathering data. This bill mandates a review process but does not change healthcare policy or funding directly.

Maddy summaryHB 708 expands the Tennessee State Board of Education's authority to issue subpoenas during accountability hearings for public schools or charter schools receiving "D" or "F" letter grades. It allows the board chair or their designee to subpoena people or required materials (like documents, videos, or audio recordings) deemed relevant to these hearings. The bill specifically adds these accountability hearings to the list of proceedings where subpoena power can be used, alongside existing license investigations for educators. This change directly affects schools with low performance ratings and the state board's process for holding them accountable.

Maddy summaryHB 665 requires every public Tennessee senior high school to allow military recruiters access during lunch periods at least once a month to discuss military career and education opportunities with students. It also mandates an additional monthly session for students who have specifically expressed interest in military careers. The bill directly affects public high school students and school administrators by creating a structured schedule for military recruitment access. This policy change amends Tennessee’s education code to formalize recurring, scheduled recruitment opportunities within school settings.

Maddy summaryHB 85 increases Tennessee's required physical activity for elementary students from 130 minutes per school week to 40 minutes per school day. It mandates Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide two 30-minute activity periods daily - morning and afternoon - excluding time spent in physical education classes or using electronic devices. The bill specifies that activity must include unstructured outdoor play when weather permits and prohibits withholding activity as punishment. This directly affects all elementary students in Tennessee public schools, effective July 1, 2025.