Rep. Chris Hurt

Maddy summaryHJR 501 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Paul Bates, a Tennessee volunteer who received the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for his Habitat for Humanity work. It recognizes his service in building a home for a local family after completing a construction course, highlighting his community impact. This resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition with no funding, requirements, or legislative action.

Maddy summaryHJR 502 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Charlene Burpo of Obion County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes her decades of community service with organizations like the Kiwanis Club and Main Street, including her leadership in creating an inclusive playground in Union City. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for her volunteer work, which the bill states contributed $2.6 billion annually to Tennessee's economy through community service. (Bill: HJR 502, Signed by Governor April 15, 2025)

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Jayden Garcia, a Lauderdale County resident, for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It specifically recognizes his volunteer work, including daily school transportation for his sibling with Down syndrome and creating a student escort program with his football team to address school safety concerns. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic tribute to his community service, consistent with Tennessee's tradition of recognizing volunteerism.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Rachel Luckey, a Gibson County resident and recipient of Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, for her community service. It specifically recognizes her work through Cotton Cares (providing meals to families), her role as a fourth-generation farmer supporting local food distribution, and her volunteer efforts at organizations like the Helping Hand soup kitchen and Lakeshore Summer Church Camp. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds - it solely serves to publicly commend her volunteerism. The resolution was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 504), not a law. It formally honors Isha Wade of Gibson County for receiving Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her community service as the founder of The Neighborhood Closet (providing clothing/supplies to children) and her volunteer work with local organizations like TN SHIP and CASA. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for her contributions to Gibson County and Tennessee's volunteer community, which the text notes involves over 99 million hours of service annually. It does not create new laws or policies, only offering symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 454 amends Tennessee law to require the Commissioner of Correction to send the annual report on state correctional facility operations to the legislative librarian, in addition to the General Assembly. This change directly affects the legislative librarian, who will now receive copies of these reports alongside lawmakers. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee Code (Titles 3, 4, 8, 9, 27, 29, 38, 39, 40, and 41) to add the legislative librarian as a designated recipient. It is a procedural update to reporting requirements, not a substantive policy change to correctional operations.

Maddy summaryHB 455 requires the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder to submit an annual report by February 1 each year to legislative health committees. The report must detail the council's findings, progress on the statewide autism care plan, and legislative recommendations. This bill does not create new programs but establishes a regular reporting requirement for the council to inform lawmakers. It directly affects the council and state legislators who review autism-related policy. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-3-2711(h), 56, and 71 to implement this reporting mandate.

Maddy summaryHJR 75 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Ellie Claire Young, a 22-year-old University of Tennessee Health Science Center student and valedictorian who died as a victim of domestic violence. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and highlights her academic achievements, community dedication, and legacy of compassion. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about domestic violence. This resolution was signed into law by the Governor on February 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1243 regulates the sale of "smoking hemp" (hemp sold specifically for smoking, distinct from other hemp products) in Tennessee. It requires businesses selling smoking hemp or hemp-derived cannabinoid products to obtain a license, imposes a new tax on this business, and mandates specific labeling (including child-resistant packaging, warning statements, QR codes linking to potency tests, and 1-year expiration dates). The bill also prohibits sales within 500 feet of K-12 schools unless the business was already selling such products at that location before the law took effect. These requirements directly affect retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers of smoking hemp products in Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 739 requires all Tennessee public elementary and secondary schools to display the department of children's services' toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline number on the homepage of their school website. This affects every K-12 public school in the state, mandating a specific, easily accessible location for the hotline. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 and takes effect July 1, 2025. It does not create new reporting mechanisms but ensures existing resources are prominently visible to students, parents, and staff.