Rep. Kip Capley

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Riley Baker, a student at Frank Hughes School, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The measure commends Baker's academic success and extracurricular involvement, acknowledging his high grade point average and future potential. Upon passage, the resolution will be presented to Baker as an official recognition of his achievements.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Tucker Staggs, a student at Frank Hughes School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, offering official recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. A copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation to the student as a gesture of appreciation for his success.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 1419 formally honors Noah Prater, the 2026 valedictorian of Frank Hughes School, for his academic excellence. The resolution commends his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while expressing good wishes for his future. This legislative action is a ceremonial recognition that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Devin Dicus, a student from Frank Hughes School, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The bill formally recognizes his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement during his high school career. It directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the student as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution formally recognizes Orianna Harris as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Frank Hughes School in Tennessee. The bill commends the student for her academic achievements and extracurricular participation during her high school career. The General Assembly will prepare a copy of this resolution to present to Harris upon her request.

Maddy summaryHB 2499 shortens the deadline for reporting wildlife-related injuries from 48 to 24 hours. It directly affects owners or handlers of captive wildlife in Tennessee who must now notify the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency within one day of an injury requiring medical care. The bill amends state laws (Tennessee Code §§ 39-10-101, 44-10-101, and 70-4-416) to implement this time reduction. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, aiming to expedite injury reporting and agency response.

Maddy summaryHB 2498 prohibits Tennessee's TennCare program from covering or reimbursing medical procedures performed to help individuals "identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with their sex" or to treat "discomfort from discordance between sex and asserted identity." The bill specifically excludes coverage for gender dysphoria, gender identity disorders, or related mental conditions, but allows coverage for congenital defects, precocious puberty, disease, or physical injury. Existing treatments started before the law's effective date (July 1, 2026) may continue until March 31, 2027, with physician certification required for continuation. The bill directly affects TennCare beneficiaries, particularly transgender and non-binary individuals seeking gender-affirming care.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Jacqueline Karp, a student at Zion Christian Academy who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The measure formally commends her academic achievements and extends best wishes for her future success. Additionally, the bill directs the clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student upon request.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Mason Mash, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The resolution recognizes his academic achievements, participation in extracurricular activities like FFA and SkillsUSA, and community service. It formally commends his accomplishments and extends best wishes for his future as an electrical engineering student. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his success.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Ansley Lovett, a 2026 graduating senior at Hampshire Unit School who was named a Top Ten Senior for her academic achievements. The resolution recognizes her high grade point average, participation in various extracurricular activities, and volunteer work while she plans to pursue nursing at the University of Tennessee Southern. It formally commends her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to her upon request.