Rep. Kip Capley

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Eli Chapman, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a 2026 Top Ten Senior for his academic achievements. The resolution formally commends Chapman for his high grade point average, participation in extracurricular activities like Beta Club and FFA, and volunteer work including placing flags on veterans' graves. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Chapman as a gesture of recognition for his accomplishments and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Witney Akins, a student from Hampshire Unit School in Tennessee. It recognizes her as a 2026 Top Ten Senior based on her outstanding academic performance, leadership roles in student organizations, and participation in extracurricular activities. The resolution expresses appreciation for her achievements and extends good wishes for her future studies in nursing at Columbia State Community College. This type of legislative action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Matthew Fincher, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The resolution recognizes his academic achievements, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service contributions during his high school career. It expresses the General Assembly's commendation for his accomplishments and extends well wishes for his future education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no direct impact on laws or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Emily Golden, a student at Hampshire Unit School in Tennessee, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The resolution formally recognizes her academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community service, including her leadership roles in student organizations and volunteer work. It also acknowledges her experience operating heavy equipment and her plans to pursue accounting at Columbia State Community College. The bill serves as a ceremonial commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Sophia Lawson, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The resolution commends her academic achievements and community involvement, including her participation in various extracurricular activities and leadership roles. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Sophia Lawson and her family as a gesture of recognition. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Jeana Marks, a student who was named the 2026 Valedictorian of Hampshire Unit School in Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes her academic achievements, including her high grade point average and participation in various extracurricular activities, and acknowledges her upcoming enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University to study dietetics. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's commendation of her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future success.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors Cole Roberts, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a 2026 Top Ten Senior for his academic achievements. The resolution recognizes his high grade point average, participation in extracurricular activities like the National Beta Club and baseball team, and volunteer work with the Maury County Fire Department. It formally commends him for his academic success and community service while extending good wishes for his future studies in computer engineering at Middle Tennessee State University.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Taylor Rae Troutman as the 2026 Salutatorian of Hampshire Unit School. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements, leadership roles in various student organizations, and community service during her thirteen-year attendance at the school. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to acknowledge her accomplishments. The document will be presented to the student as a ceremonial gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 1658 requires new teachers in Tennessee to pass a U.S. civics test to obtain their first practitioner teacher or practitioner occupational teacher license. Beginning July 1, 2027, applicants must score at least 70% on a 100-question test based on the U.S. citizenship civics exam administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Tennessee Department of Education will create and administer the test, provide a certificate for passing scores, and offer online study resources - but will not provide remedial instruction. This bill directly affects individuals seeking their initial teaching license in Tennessee, aiming to ensure educators demonstrate foundational knowledge of U.S. government and civics.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Witney Akins, a student from Hampshire Unit School who was named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. It formally recognizes her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement through a commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution expresses appreciation for her high school performance and wishes her well for the future. No new laws or policies are created; the measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a student's accomplishments.