Rep. Lee Reeves

Maddy summaryHJR 320 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Kenneth Hill upon his retirement as pastor of Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Franklin, Tennessee. It recognizes his 43-year ministry career, including 10 years at Shorter Chapel, leadership roles in the AME Church, founding the community organization Unite Williamson, and contributions to education and faith-based initiatives. The resolution, passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor in March 2025, expresses the General Assembly's commendation but contains no policy changes or direct impact on constituents. It is purely symbolic recognition of his service.

Maddy summaryHJR 323 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Connor Britt, a senior at Independence High School, for achieving a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT exam. It directly recognizes his academic achievement and dedication, which includes extracurricular activities and plans to study mechanical engineering. The resolution has no policy impact or funding mechanisms - it solely offers legislative commendation. It was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in March 2025, but does not create any new laws or affect any regulations.

Maddy summaryHJR 322 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis, a retired executive administrative assistant and public servant from Franklin, Tennessee, who passed away. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy of community service, dedication to family values, and contributions during her career at CPS (Chicago Printed String). It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a memorial resolution.

Maddy summaryHJR 287 is a memorial resolution honoring Omar Ernest "Ernie" Bacon, Jr., a former Franklin, Tennessee, public servant and healthcare administrator who died in 2025. The resolution commemorates his career in hospital administration, his service as a Franklin city Alderman, his work with historic preservation groups, and his community contributions. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's sympathy to his family and formally recognizes his legacy of public service. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it does not create policy or affect any laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 1345 shortens the notice period landlords must give tenants before terminating a rental agreement for specific violations. It reduces the required notice from 14 days to 7 days for nonpayment of rent, costs for repairs or damages, or acts of violence posing a real danger to safety. Tenants facing these issues would have less time to resolve the problem before potential eviction. The bill applies to residential rental agreements entered into, amended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 56 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Trooper Eric Pincince upon his retirement after 30 years of service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. It recognizes his work in DUI enforcement, crash investigations, capturing fugitives, and protecting the State Capitol since 2016. The resolution specifically commends his efforts in battling impaired driving and his collaboration with the U.S. Marshals. This resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHB 1347 requires Tennessee's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to include the legislative librarian in its quarterly reports on accommodations in state hospitals and treatment facilities. The bill amends reporting requirements to add the legislative librarian as a recipient of these reports, which must detail delayed admissions and implementation impacts. This change directly affects the department (which must file the reports) and the legislative staff (who now receive these reports). The bill does not alter service delivery or funding but modifies the reporting structure for transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 467 would have allowed non-business entity litigation financiers (those not structured as corporations or partnerships) to withdraw their registration with Tennessee's Secretary of State by submitting a simple form and paying a $20 fee. This bill amended Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 16, specifically changing the process for these entities to terminate their registration. The change would have simplified administrative procedures for a narrow category of litigation financiers, directly affecting only those registered under the current system who are not business entities. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2025, but was withdrawn on February 6, 2025, before committee action.

Maddy summaryHB 750 requires law enforcement agencies providing armed security at Tennessee schools to submit annual reports by September 1st to the governor, education committee chairs, and the education commissioner. These reports must detail security gaps and suggest improvements for each school using armed officers, with consolidated reporting allowed for multiple agencies in one county. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies managing school security and would have amended specific Tennessee Code sections. Note: The bill was introduced on February 3, 2025, but withdrawn the same day (February 5, 2025) and never advanced.