Rep. Todd Warner

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Chloe Salvka, the 2026 Salutatorian of Forrest School, for her outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and leadership within the Tennessee high school community. The resolution expresses appreciation for her achievements and wishes her well for her future endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Dani Brady, a 2026 graduating senior at Marshall County High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement as a source of pride for her family and community. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution honors the students of Forrest School for receiving the 2026 Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award. The award recognizes high school students who successfully register eligible voters before they turn eighteen, a program designed to encourage early civic participation. Specifically, the resolution acknowledges Forrest School for registering 100 percent of its eligible student voters. The measure also highlights the award's namesake, Anne Dallas Dudley, a historical figure who played a key role in securing women's right to vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Katie Mason, a student at Page High School, for being named a 2025-2026 John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete. The resolution recognizes her achievements in wrestling, academics, and community service, as well as her leadership in the JROTC program. It formally congratulates her and expresses the legislature's best wishes for her future success.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution formally honors Jerry Williams for his distinguished service as Marshall County Road Superintendent since 2002. The bill recognizes his contributions to the county's infrastructure and community leadership through a commendation from the General Assembly. It directs officials to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Williams upon request.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Josie Brown, a student at Forrest High School, for receiving the Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship. The resolution commends her academic achievements, leadership roles, and athletic participation as a source of pride for her school and community. It formally recognizes her selection for a prestigious scholarship that covers four years of tuition and fees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The document serves as a public tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Brodie Melzoni, a student at Nolensville High School, for being named a 2025-2026 John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete. The resolution recognizes his achievements in wrestling, where he is a two-time state champion and holds the school record for most career wins, alongside his academic success with a 4.69 grade point average and a 35 ACT score. It formally congratulates him on this award, which is part of a program that highlights local high school students who excel in both classroom learning and athletic competition. The measure also extends best wishes for his future education and career at Davidson University.

Maddy summaryHB 1508 amends Tennessee law to expand eligibility for a lifetime enhanced handgun carry permit fee waiver. It specifically adds retired law enforcement officers who served less than 10 years (but were POST-certified or had equivalent training at retirement) and retired due to a line-of-duty injury to the existing fee waiver program. The bill changes the qualifying criteria in Tennessee Code Annotated §39-17-1351 to include this new category of retired officers. This policy change directly affects qualifying retired law enforcement officers by allowing them to maintain their permit without paying annual fees.

Maddy summaryHB 1530 would exempt groceries and food ingredients from Tennessee's state sales tax starting July 1, 2026, meaning consumers would no longer pay tax on these items at checkout. It directly affects grocery stores, restaurants, and other food retailers, as well as shoppers purchasing food, while modifying tax revenue distribution by removing a 0.5% education earmark and creating new local funding allocations based on exempt sales. Key provisions include revising tax code definitions to clarify what qualifies as "food," adjusting business tax requirements for food retailers, and ensuring counties/municipalities receive equivalent funding based on historical tax revenue from food sales. The bill does not change the overall tax rate but shifts how revenue is allocated.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1097 formally recognizes and honors Marshall County Sheriff Billy Lamb on the occasion of his retirement after forty-four years of public service. The resolution details his career progression from deputy sheriff to chief deputy and finally elected sheriff, highlighting his long tenure in law enforcement and his commitment to community safety. It also includes personal details about his family life and retirement plans, such as spending time with his grandchildren and hunting. The bill concludes with a formal commendation of his contributions and wishes him well for his future.