Rep. Torrey Harris

Maddy summaryHB 1386 requires Tennessee's four-year public and private colleges and universities to provide mandatory workshops for student-athletes on name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts, taxes, and financial planning. The bill allows institutions to collect "talent fees" from revenue sources like ticket sales and merchandise to fund NIL opportunities, with at least 50% of NIL-generated funds required to go directly to athletes and their certified representatives. It also establishes a statewide NIL oversight committee to monitor activities, resolve disputes, and publish annual reports, while mandating that NIL representatives be licensed and uphold a fiduciary duty to athletes. The legislation affects all intercollegiate athletes at participating institutions and aims to standardize NIL practices through structured financial and educational requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1448 would establish a recall process for specific local elected officials in Tennessee, including city/city council members, mayors, sheriffs, school board members, and county clerks. Registered voters within an official's jurisdiction could initiate a recall by collecting signatures from at least 66% of voters who supported that official in the last election. If the petition is verified, a recall election would be held where voters decide by majority vote whether to remove the official, with removal resulting in a vacant office filled per existing laws. The bill prohibits recall elections within 90 days of regular elections and requires petitioners to provide grounds for removal and verify signatures. This process applies to all defined local officials under Tennessee Code Annotated sections amended by the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 1383 requires Tennessee counties with charter government to hold school board elections simultaneously with county council elections. It mandates that school board members serve staggered terms and face identical term limits as county council members. This aligns election schedules, term structures, and term limits for school boards with the county's main legislative body. The law applies to county school boards and county legislative bodies in charter counties and became effective May 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1378 requires written driver's license and intermediate license exams in Tennessee to include questions about bicycle hand signals for turning, slowing, and stopping. This affects all new driver's license applicants, who must now learn these signals through the state's driver's manual and exam. The bill amends Tennessee law to mandate that the driver manual include sufficient information about bicycle signals to help applicants answer the new questions correctly. The requirement will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1377 requires Tennessee public schools and charter schools to include a student's current reading grade level on K-8 report cards each school year. This applies directly to K-8 students and their families, as well as local school boards and charter school governing bodies responsible for implementing the policy. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to mandate this reporting starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It does not require sharing specific screener test scores (as referenced in the bill title), but instead requires a clear statement of the student's reading grade level. This is a procedural change to standardize how reading proficiency is communicated to parents.

Maddy summaryHB 1385 requires most school support organizations (excluding booster clubs, PTAs, and similar parent groups) to submit detailed annual financial reports to Tennessee's Department of Education by July 1 each year. These reports must detail all money received and spent by the organization. The Department of Education must then publish these reports online for at least three years. This law aims to increase transparency around school funding by making financial details publicly accessible. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HJR 592) formally recognizes and commends the University of Memphis Athletic Department for specific achievements, including the football team's five consecutive bowl wins, the men's basketball team's AAC championship, and strong academic performance (94% graduation rate for football players). It highlights accomplishments like 13 American Athletic Conference titles since 2013, multiple All-AAC honors, and perfect academic performance scores for 13 teams. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding provisions, or binding obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It does not directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing official support for the athletic department's work.

Maddy summaryHJR 591 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the University of Memphis Tigers football team for their 2024 season achievements. It recognizes their 11 wins, program-record 21-5 two-season win streak, historic rankings in national polls, and individual accolades like Seth Henigan’s NCAA passing records and multiple All-American selections. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create legal obligations or policy changes but formally expresses legislative appreciation for the team’s accomplishments. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025, and serves solely as a commemorative tribute.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (HJR 298) is a ceremonial recognition, not a policy bill. It designates March 18, 2025, as "AARP Tennessee Day" to honor AARP Tennessee's work supporting Tennesseans aged 50+ on issues like caregiving, fraud prevention, and aging-in-place programs. The resolution directly affects AARP Tennessee members (approximately 670,000) and its state director, Mia D. McNeil. It includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only a symbolic celebration of AARP's advocacy and services.

Maddy summaryHB 1379 prohibits sending fake checks or images of fake checks by mail for advertising purposes in Tennessee. It directly affects businesses or individuals using such checks in mail advertisements, including those labeling them as "not real" or "voided." The bill amends consumer protection laws to make this practice a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, with enforcement by the Department of Financial Institutions. Violations could trigger penalties under existing consumer fraud laws, without requiring additional rulemaking for the core prohibition.