Rep. Aron Maberry

Maddy summaryHJR 641 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally congratulate Cadet Kenneth Darden, an Army ROTC student at Austin Peay State University (APSU), on winning the CSM Darol Walker Award. The resolution recognizes his military service (including 11 years of active duty, three deployments to Iraq, and multiple medals), academic excellence (3.7 GPA in leadership science), and leadership roles (captain of APSU's Ranger Challenge team, Homecoming King). As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but publicly honors his achievements as a senior ROTC cadet who excels academically, militarily, and in extracurricular activities.

Maddy summaryHB 825, the "Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act," requires Tennessee public schools to implement a new curriculum on social media and internet safety for students in grades 6-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The curriculum must cover topics like mental health impacts, safe usage practices, cyberbullying, and the permanence of online content, while allowing parents to opt students out with a written request. Additionally, the bill prohibits student access to social media on school networks (except for educational purposes) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. These requirements apply to all public schools and charter schools in Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 187 reduces reporting burdens on Tennessee's comptroller of the treasury by eliminating certain required reports about the Tennessee Literacy Success Act. It replaces frequent submissions with a single, triennial report detailing literacy data, practices, and outcomes. The comptroller must now submit this report every three years to education committee chairs and the state board of education, and publish it online. This affects the comptroller's office directly, streamlining their reporting obligations under the Literacy Success Act.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Airman Apprentice Araceli White of Clarksville, Tennessee. It recognizes her achievement as the top recruit at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award - the highest honor for new Sailors demonstrating enthusiasm, duty, bearing, and teamwork. The resolution expresses the Tennessee House of Representatives' gratitude for her service and commitment to the U.S. Navy. It has no policy impact beyond formal recognition, having passed unanimously and been signed into effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 121) honoring Sarah Lee Best, a Tennessee native and attorney who died tragically. It commemorates her achievements as a Vanderbilt University neuroscience and classics graduate, high school math teacher, University of Pennsylvania Law School graduate (summa cum laude), and advocate for asylum seekers. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to her family and celebrates her legacy as a "brilliant, kind, and compassionate" professional. As a memorial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor her life and contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 4), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors Caroline Vallejos, a retiring elementary pastor at Mosaic Church in Clarksville, for her 35+ years of service in children's ministry. The resolution expresses the Tennessee House's recognition of her dedication to spiritual development and community impact. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or funding provisions.