Rep. Lee Reeves

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors the Town of Thompson's Station in Williamson County, Tennessee, for its 170th anniversary of founding in 1856. The measure directs state officials to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the town as a gesture of recognition. This bill is ceremonial in nature and does not change any laws or establish new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryHJR 180 is a symbolic resolution sponsored by Representative Reeves urging the federal government to streamline legal immigration processes. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; instead, it expresses Tennessee's position through formal language in the "WHEREAS" clauses. The resolution specifically calls on the federal government to improve immigration procedures and directs copies to President Trump, congressional leaders, and Tennessee's congressional delegation. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy impact but reflects the General Assembly's position on federal immigration policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2073 amends Tennessee's lobbying law to clarify that local government entities - including school boards, municipal utilities, utility districts, and county or city agency departments - are deemed employers of lobbyists when they hire contractors or representatives for lobbying activities. Previously, these local entities were exempt from this classification under the law, but the bill removes that exemption. The change specifically states that only state government entities retain the exemption, meaning local governments must now comply with standard lobbying disclosure and registration requirements as employers. This directly affects how local governments manage and report lobbying efforts under Tennessee's lobbying regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2055 changes Tennessee law to require school districts (Local Education Agencies) to give 40 days' notice - not 30 days - to the local education insurance committee before altering health benefits under existing insurance plans. This amendment modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Section 8-27-303(g) to extend the filing deadline. The bill directly affects school districts managing employee health insurance, providing them an additional 10 days to submit changes. It is a procedural adjustment with no broader policy implications, focusing solely on administrative timing.

Maddy summaryHB 2076 establishes a nine-member Tennessee K-12 nutrition task force to study the use of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public school meals. The task force will measure how common UPFs and additives are in school breakfasts and lunches, review evidence linking UPF consumption to childhood obesity and metabolic health issues, and develop recommendations for replacing them with whole-food options. It must submit a final report to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2026, and dissolve on January 31, 2027. The task force members, appointed by legislative committee chairs and the education commissioner, cannot have ties to food or beverage companies. This bill directly affects all Tennessee public K-12 schools and their meal programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1712 allows local governments in Tennessee (counties or municipalities) that ban class 1 or class 2 electric bicycles on public park or greenway trails to formally notify the state Department of Safety. The bill requires local governments to submit their resolution or ordinance prohibiting e-bikes to the Department, which must then compile and publish an official list of affected parks and greenways on its website. This creates a centralized, public resource for e-bike users to quickly identify where such operations are restricted. The bill directly affects local governments implementing these bans and park users navigating public trails.

Maddy summaryHB 469 prohibits landlords in Tennessee from banning tenants from lawfully possessing, carrying, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition in their rented homes, apartments, businesses, or vehicles parked on landlord-provided property. It directly affects all residential and commercial tenants and landlords statewide, requiring existing leases with firearm restrictions to be amended by July 1, 2026. The bill creates a legal remedy allowing tenants to sue landlords for damages, punitive penalties, and attorney fees if their lease violates this rule. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, with a one-year grace period for adjusting current leases.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors Westwood Elementary School in Tennessee on its 25th anniversary. It formally acknowledges the school's contributions to the community and commends its administration, faculty, staff, and students for their dedication to education. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Coleman Root, a student from Independence High School, for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam. The resolution recognizes his academic accomplishments, including high scores on the PSAT, extensive Advanced Placement coursework, and participation in cross country athletics. It serves as a commendation to the student and his community rather than establishing new laws or policies. The document is ceremonial in nature and does not create any binding requirements or changes to existing regulations.

Maddy summaryHJR 971 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the Fairview Titans football team for their undefeated 11-0 season in the Tri-County Football League, during which they allowed zero points to opponents. The resolution specifically commends the team and coaches for their athletic achievement, defensive dominance, and character, highlighting their emphasis on "building better boys, not just better players." This resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a formal expression of recognition from the legislature. It directly affects the Fairview Titans team members and coaches by formally acknowledging their accomplishments.