Rep. Ron Gant

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the official names of two public plazas in Nashville: it redesignates "Legislative Plaza" and "War Memorial Plaza" (located in front of the War Memorial Building) as "Winfield Dunn War Memorial Plaza." The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee state law to reflect this new name in all official references. As a purely ceremonial renaming with no policy or funding changes, it affects only the legal naming of these public spaces and has no direct impact on residents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 1435 amends Oakland's local government structure by changing when mayor and alderman terms begin (on the first business day after election month) and establishing five fixed aldermanic positions (1-5), with a potential sixth position if the town's population reaches 18,000+ per census. It creates staggered elections - positions 1-3 elected in 2026, positions 4-5 in 2028 - with terms lasting four years, and requires local legislative approval for any population-based expansion. The bill also specifies swearing-in procedures, sets compensation rules (unchangeable during terms), and ensures incumbents' terms remain unaffected. This directly affects Oakland residents who vote in local elections and the mayor/aldermen serving in the town's government.

Maddy summaryHB 190 lowers the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for aggravated vehicular assault and homicide charges in Tennessee. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-13-115(b)(2)(A) and 39-13-218(a)(3) to reduce the minimum BAC level from 0.20% to 0.15% for these offenses. This change directly affects defendants charged with aggravated vehicular assault (requiring 0.15% BAC in blood/breath) or homicide (requiring 0.15% BAC in blood). The bill makes it easier for prosecutors to pursue aggravated charges at a lower blood alcohol level than previously required. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1406 changes how Fayette County collects and uses its wheel tax (a fee tied to vehicle licensing). It requires the county clerk - not the county court clerk - to collect the tax and keep the $1 administrative fee, while directing all tax revenue (excluding fees) to be placed in the county general fund or specific funds for school construction, county facilities, or debt repayment as decided annually in the budget. This affects Fayette County residents who pay vehicle registration fees and alters how local tax dollars are allocated, shifting funds from direct debt repayment toward general budget flexibility. The bill requires approval by Fayette County's legislative body to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows judges and hearing officers to award attorneys' fees and costs to individuals or businesses that win legal cases against the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The law applies to both administrative hearings and civil lawsuits where the commission is the opposing party. By permitting fee awards, the bill aims to ensure that prevailing parties can recover the expenses they incurred during legal proceedings. This change affects anyone who has faced legal action from the commission and may influence how such cases are handled in the future.

Maddy summaryHB 150 requires Tennessee's TennCare program to reimburse air ambulance services operating in the state at 67.5% of the federal Medicare rate for covered emergency or nonemergency transports to TennCare recipients. This applies to both public and private air ambulance providers with a Tennessee base of operations that bill for these services. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 71-5-165 and related provisions to establish this specific reimbursement rate. It directly affects air ambulance providers serving TennCare patients within Tennessee. The policy change takes effect upon becoming law for transports occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 329), not a law with policy changes. It honors Agape Child & Family Services for its 55th anniversary of providing community services in Memphis. The resolution recognizes Agape's work in foster care, adoption, school support, homeless services, and counseling for under-resourced families, but it does not create any new requirements or affect any individuals or programs directly. It serves solely as symbolic recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHB 174 requires all Tennessee Local Education Agencies (LEAs), such as school districts, to publish their school lunch menus on the district's official website. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, by adding a specific provision mandating this online menu availability. The key mechanism is a straightforward requirement for LEAs to make lunch menus accessible digitally, with no additional cost or operational changes specified. The bill directly affects public school districts across Tennessee by increasing transparency around school meal offerings.

Maddy summaryHJR 178 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Peebles Funeral Home for its 141 years of service to Fayette County, Tennessee, dating back to 1884. The resolution recognizes the funeral home's historical significance as a family-owned business that has provided funeral services, including operating the first full-service funeral home facility in Fayette County since 1974, and commends its long-standing community commitment. This is purely a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Navy JROTC cadets Fernanda Ordonez and Ariana Gwynn of Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School for receiving the Meritorious Achievement Ribbon - the highest Navy JROTC honor - after saving a fellow cadet's life during the Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course on June 18, 2024. It specifically recognizes their quick, calm response to a medical emergency, which demonstrated leadership and teamwork. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or funding provisions; it solely serves to publicly commend the cadets' actions. The resolution was enacted by Tennessee's General Assembly and signed by the Governor in February 2025.