Rep. Tandy Darby

Maddy summaryHJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban the Tennessee state government from imposing property taxes. It would amend Article II, Section 28 of the Tennessee Constitution by removing language allowing state property taxation and inserting a prohibition against the state levying, authorizing, or permitting any property tax. This change would only affect the state's ability to tax property - local governments (counties and municipalities) would retain their existing property tax authority. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, as directed by the resolution. It does not change current local property tax systems, which remain in place.

Maddy summaryHJR 239 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Anne Claire Collins (2025 Hostess Princess) and Jordyn Ingram, Lainey Martin, McKenna Thrower, Mary Claire Palmer, and Halle Ann Casey (2025 Hostess Princess Court) for their selection at the 72nd Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee. It recognizes their "poise, admirable personality traits, and beauty" as role models, sponsored by Rep. Darby. The resolution was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on March 12, 2025. This is purely a symbolic gesture with no policy impact or direct legislative effect.

Maddy summaryHB 176 (introduced as House Bill 176) would have required new employers to provide written notification to Tennessee's retirement system when rehiring a retired law enforcement officer. This change would have amended Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Section 8-36-809(b)(7)(A), to explicitly state that such notification must be "in writing." The bill directly affected retired law enforcement officers, their new employers, and the state retirement system by clarifying the format of reemployment notifications. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn on February 27, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 311, the "Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act," creates new protections for autistic young adults aged 18-25 who are under legal guardianship (conservatorship). It makes it a Class A misdemeanor to use online platforms to groom such individuals for sexual exploitation, sextortion, or trafficking. The bill also urges online platforms to implement policies preventing these harms and requires tools for conservators/families to monitor online activities. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.