Rep. Kip Capley

Maddy summaryHJR 801 is a joint resolution honoring Sarah Elizabeth Bowden-Threet, a Lawrenceburg resident who retired as vice president of Lawrence County Bank and received the Lawrence County Business and Professional Women's AP Diamond Award. The resolution commemorates her life of public service, community involvement, and family devotion, as detailed in its "Whereas" clauses. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to her surviving family members, including her daughter, grandchildren, and extended relatives. This symbolic gesture does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally recognizes her legacy through a legislative tribute.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 786 is a memorial resolution honoring Harlin Neil Skinner of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, following his passing. It recognizes his life as a U.S. Navy veteran (Vietnam Era), Lawrenceburg Police Department officer who retired as interim chief, active member of veterans' organizations, devoted church member, and family man. The resolution extends condolences to his family - including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren - and commemorates his legacy of service, integrity, and community commitment. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy or funding provisions, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond honoring his memory.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 783 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late David Samuel "Sammy" Scott, a Lawrence County resident and self-employed mechanic. The resolution commemorates his life, work ethic, and dedication to family, including his role as a devoted father to two sons and his community involvement at Busby Church of God. It extends condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy without creating any new laws or legal requirements. As a commemorative resolution, it serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 2565 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to submit written reports to the Department of Revenue about motor vehicle thefts or recoveries, instead of verbal notifications. This bill directly affects state departments handling vehicle records, specifically changing how they communicate theft and recovery data. The key provision amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 55 to mandate written reports in Section 55-5-103(b)(2). It makes no changes to vehicle laws or penalties but standardizes interdepartmental reporting. This is a procedural update with no direct impact on the public or businesses.

Maddy summaryHB 2620 requires Tennessee's comptroller of the treasury to publish copies of audits conducted on the Energy Efficient Schools Council on the comptroller's website. This bill directly affects the comptroller's office, which must now make these audit reports publicly accessible online. The key provision amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-17-105 to mandate this publication, replacing prior requirements to provide physical copies to council members and the comptroller. The change aims to increase transparency around how school energy efficiency funds are managed. It does not alter funding levels or create new programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1656 increases penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency services personnel, or other first responders who answer emergency calls. It changes the offense from a Class A misdemeanor (with a 30-day minimum jail term and $5,000 fine) to a Class E felony (with a 60-day minimum sentence and $10,000 fine). The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 39 and 40 and will take effect on July 1, 2026. This change specifically targets individuals who commit violence against emergency personnel during their duties.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 repeals a wheel tax that Wayne County residents and businesses had paid under Chapter 75 of the Private Acts of 2004. The bill directly affects Wayne County by eliminating this specific local tax, but its implementation requires a two-thirds vote approval from Wayne County's legislative body. The repeal becomes effective only after local approval, as specified in the bill's Section 2, and the state law was signed by the Governor on May 21, 2025. This change removes a longstanding tax provision without altering other county fiscal policies.

Maddy summaryHB 83 requires cities that do not provide their own ambulance services to reimburse counties for ambulance services provided within their boundaries. The reimbursement amount is capped at 50% of the total cost and calculated based on the city's population relative to the county's population using the latest federal census data. The bill also mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study the financial impact of this requirement on local governments and submit a report with findings and recommendations. This affects cities and counties that share ambulance service responsibilities, directly changing how costs are shared between municipal and county governments.

Maddy summaryHB 938 creates a new "bait privilege license" allowing hunters to use bait for whitetail deer or wild swine on privately owned or leased land in Tennessee. This license is required in addition to a standard hunting license, and even hunters otherwise exempt from regular licenses must obtain it. The law prohibits baiting on public land or for other wildlife, and the wildlife agency can suspend baiting privileges to manage disease risks. Violations would be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryHJR 671 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Blair Baugus, a student-athlete from Wayne County High School (WCHS), for being named TSSAA Class 1A Miss Basketball for the 2024-2025 season. It recognizes her academic achievements (97.7 GPA, top 10 in her class), basketball record (2,539 career points, 132 wins), and community leadership. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for her accomplishments and wishes her success as she begins college basketball at Middle Tennessee State University. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or funding impacts, as it merely commemorates an individual's achievements.