Rep. Jesse Chism

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Dr. Marilyn Peete Hilliard for her recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure formally congratulates her on this achievement and acknowledges her contributions to business leadership and community service. It directs the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Hilliard, excluding the final clause regarding the presentation copy.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution formally honors Amy Schaftlein for her recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure acknowledges her contributions to business leadership and community service without altering any laws or policies. It serves as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate her professional achievements and express the legislature's support for her future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Resolution honors Devereau J. Williams for his recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala. The legislation directs the House of Representatives to congratulate him on his community leadership and professional achievements. It also authorizes the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Williams.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Dr. Samuel Bachelor for his recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure formally congratulates him on his achievements in business leadership and community service while expressing support for his future endeavors. It directs the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Bachelor, excluding the final clause regarding that presentation.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Demario Hollowell for his recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure formally congratulates him on his community leadership and professional achievements while celebrating his contributions to business and service. It directs the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Hollowell, excluding the final clause from that specific document.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Phyllis Williams for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure formally congratulates her on her community leadership and professional excellence while acknowledging her contributions to business and service. It directs the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Williams, excluding the final clause regarding that presentation.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House resolution honors Anner Echols for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala in Memphis. The measure formally congratulates her on her community leadership and professional excellence while extending wishes for her future success. It is a ceremonial document that does not create new laws or change any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2585 would cap noneconomic damages at $1 million in medical malpractice lawsuits involving obstetric or maternity negligence that causes a pregnant or postpartum woman's death or permanent injury. It directly affects patients (or their families) who might file such lawsuits and healthcare providers facing these claims. The bill amends Tennessee law to limit compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress (noneconomic damages) to $1 million in these specific cases, while leaving economic damages (like medical bills) unaffected. This is a concrete policy change to restrict damage awards in a defined subset of medical liability cases.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Jordyn Jones for her exemplary work as a legislative intern assisting Representative Jesse Chism during the 2026 session. The document highlights her academic achievements at Tennessee State University and praises her dedication, innovative problem-solving, and professional conduct while supporting the General Assembly. By passing this measure with a unanimous vote, the House of Representatives expresses its appreciation for her contributions and offers her well wishes for future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution formally honors the memory of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. one month after his passing. The bill serves as a commemorative statement acknowledging his lifelong contributions to civil rights, voting rights, and human dignity. It expresses continued condolences to his family and reaffirms the state's appreciation for his legacy of hope and justice.