Rep. Larry Miller

Maddy summaryHB 1532 allows Tennessee's governor and legislative leaders to permit a deceased current or former state legislator to "lie in state" at the state capitol building for up to one full day during public hours. This applies when requested by the legislator's immediate family (spouse, parent, sibling, or child) or, if no family is available, at the officials' own discretion. The bill modifies state code to establish this procedure without changing substantive policy. As a ceremonial measure, it affects only the families of deceased legislators and the state capitol's scheduling protocols.

Maddy summaryHB 1842 would remove the state sales tax on retail purchases of food and food ingredients for human consumption (Section 1), but simultaneously creates a conflicting provision requiring such items to be taxed under another tax category (Section 2). The bill also adjusts related tax rules, including ending a specific 0.5% tax revenue earmark for K-12 education (Section 3) and modifying requirements for businesses that sell food (Sections 7-8). These changes would directly affect grocery stores, restaurants, and food retailers by altering their sales tax obligations. The bill's contradictory provisions on whether food is taxable create uncertainty about its final impact on businesses and state revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1531, if passed, would require Tennessee's governor to declare a statewide day of mourning and order the state flag flown at half-staff over the capitol whenever a current or former state legislator dies. This applies to all members of the Tennessee General Assembly, with one exception: the governor would not need to act if the deceased member had been convicted of a felony. The bill amends Tennessee law to establish this protocol for legislative members' deaths, replacing the existing flag display rules. It directly affects the governor’s ceremonial duties and the state capitol’s flag display during mourning periods.

Maddy summaryHB 1920 increases the monthly office expense allowance for Tennessee state legislators from $1,250 to $2,251, effective November 3, 2026. The bill requires future adjustments to this allowance each month based on changes in the consumer price index (inflation). This directly affects all members of the Tennessee General Assembly who receive this expense reimbursement for office-related costs. The change modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Section 3-1-106(f)(1).

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends David Brisco for his exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Larry Miller during the 2026 session. The measure recognizes Brisco's dedication to the legislative process and his performance of duties with insight and decorum. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 1843 prohibits Tennessee utilities (electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas providers) from raising rates for customers aged 65 or older who qualify through a verification process established by the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission (TPUC). It requires the TPUC to create an age verification and notification system via rule, and mandates that utilities notify all customers about this rate cap program within 90 days of the TPUC’s final rule. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and utilities failing to comply face TPUC-imposed sanctions. This directly affects senior citizens receiving utility services across Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 1918, the "Tennessee Private Workplace Due Process and Warrant Protection Act," requires federal immigration authorities to obtain a court-issued warrant before entering private business locations (like offices or non-public work areas) in Tennessee. It prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting, facilitating, or providing resources for such entries without a warrant, and protects business owners from penalties for refusing entry without one. The law also bans state agencies from sharing employee records or participating in immigration enforcement within private workplaces absent a warrant. It explicitly states the law does not affect federal enforcement with valid warrants or operations in public business areas.

Maddy summaryHB 982 raises the maximum dollar amount for civil cases handled by Tennessee's general sessions courts from $25,000 to $50,000. This change directly affects individuals and small businesses filing civil lawsuits under $50,000, allowing them to resolve disputes in lower-level courts instead of higher courts. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 16-15-501(d)(1) and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 would change Tennessee election rules for state legislators. It allows senators with at least eight consecutive years in office and representatives with ten consecutive years to collect petition signatures from registered voters in the county where their district is located (not just within their specific district) to run for re-election. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 2 to permit this expanded signature collection method for qualifying members of the General Assembly. This directly affects long-serving state legislators seeking nomination through petitions. The change is limited to signature collection for nomination petitions and does not alter other election requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2622 amends Tennessee law to extend the deadline for courts ordering criminal record expungements from 30 to 45 days. This change requires courts to send expunction orders to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) within 45 days instead of 30 days after issuing the order. The bill directly affects individuals seeking to clear criminal records, as it provides courts with additional time to process and notify the TBI. This is a procedural adjustment to existing expungement rules under TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, with no new eligibility criteria or substantive changes to the expungement process.