Rep. Jerome Moon

Maddy summaryHB 719 requires the chief elevator inspector to conduct a final inspection before any private residence elevator (installed in a home) enters service. Homeowners must register these elevators with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development using a provided form. The chief inspector must also create and maintain a database tracking all registered private residence elevators. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting homeowners installing or modifying elevators in their residences.

Maddy summaryHJR 241 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late Don E. Boring, a retired police chief and community leader. The resolution commemorates his 33 years of service with the Maryville Police Department and Blount County Sheriff's Department, as well as his dedication to family and civic values. It expresses the Assembly's condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy of public service. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding effect and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryHB 718 extends the deadline for Tennessee's fire marshal to decide building or fire code appeals involving county buildings in cities with conflicting city-county regulations. The bill changes the timeframe from 10 working days to 15 calendar days after receiving a written appeal. This directly affects county governments and building owners facing code disputes between local jurisdictions. The key change simplifies the timeline by switching from "working days" to "calendar days," reducing potential delays caused by weekends or holidays. The amendment applies to specific sections of Tennessee's building code (TCA Title 68, Chapters 102 and 120).

Maddy summaryHB 360 would have required counties in Tennessee that adopted the 1957 County Purchasing Law to use competitive bidding for insurance brokerage services. It directly affected county governments by changing their procurement process for insurance brokers. The bill, which was introduced in 2025 but later withdrawn, amended Tennessee Code to allow county legislative bodies to mandate competitive bids for these services. The proposal did not create new insurance requirements but altered how counties could select insurance brokers.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 11) honoring Lisa Nagy, a retiring administrative assistant with the Alcoa Police Department. It formally recognizes her 27 years of service, including her role in achieving the department's first law enforcement accreditation in 2002 and her receipt of multiple professional awards like "Administrative Professional of the Year." The resolution has no policy impact - it is solely a symbolic tribute to her public service. It was signed by the Governor on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 9) honoring Margie Lois Shuler Caughron, a 100-year-old Maryville resident who lived in Cades Cove for most of her life. The resolution commemorates her passing, details her family history (including her marriage to Kermit Caughron, raising four children, and surviving descendants), and recognizes her legacy of "integrity and probity." It has no policy impact - it is purely a memorial expression of condolence from the Tennessee General Assembly to her family. The resolution was signed by both chambers and the Governor in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 10 is a symbolic resolution honoring Holly Hatcher, a retiring Alcoa Police Department officer, for her 30+ years of service. It recognizes her as the department's first female officer with over 30 years of dedicated work, including roles as a patrol officer, community policing director, and current School Resource Officer. The resolution specifically highlights her leadership, community involvement (such as Habitat for Humanity), and awards like the "Best Police Officer" title and suicide prevention award. This commemorative resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for her service.

Maddy summaryHJR 27 is a formal resolution honoring Archie Douglas Clark, a lifelong Blount County resident who passed away. It commemorates his life, service (including military duty with the U.S. Army and Air National Guard), community involvement (as a barber, car salesperson, lay pastor, and volunteer), and dedication to family and faith. The resolution, adopted by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, serves as a tribute to his legacy. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally recognizes his contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryHB 53 would regulate paid advisors who assist veterans with claims for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Tennessee's Department of Veterans Services. It requires written agreements that cap fees at five times the monthly benefit increase (if successful), prohibits upfront or nonrefundable fees, and bans guarantees of specific outcomes. The bill mandates clear disclosures that the service is not affiliated with government agencies and that free assistance may be available, while restricting how veterans' personal information is handled and requiring background checks for staff accessing such data. Violations would be subject to penalties under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act, but the law does not apply to VA-accredited representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 97 defined "working day" for Tennessee state employees who are reservists called to active military duty, specifying it as the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work in a 24-hour period. This change would directly affect state employees serving in reserve components of the U.S. military by clarifying how their military leave and compensation are calculated. The bill amended Tennessee Code § 8-33-101 to establish this definition, aiming to standardize the process for determining leave eligibility. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn on January 27, 2025, and is no longer active.