Rep. Gabby Salinas

Maddy summaryHB 2605 allows individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to a federal immigration agent's negligence during enforcement actions to sue the federal agency responsible for the agent's actions. It enables claimants to seek financial compensation for their losses and recover attorney fees and court costs. The law requires claims to be filed within one year of the injury occurring. This bill directly affects people harmed by negligent federal immigration enforcement, creating a new legal pathway for redress against federal agencies.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 930 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dominican Sister of Peace Marina Gibbons, OP, following her death. It formally recognizes her 79-year life dedicated to education and service, including her roles as a teacher, academic leader at institutions like Siena College in Memphis, and her global work teaching English in Vietnam. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of "intellectual rigor, compassion, and leadership." Passed unanimously by both chambers in early 2026, it has no legal effect beyond this commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryHJR 959 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Memphis native Eric Gregory, a New England Patriots football player, for his NFL career and contribution to the Patriots' 2025 Super Bowl appearance. It formally recognizes his high school and college football achievements, his signing with the Patriots, and the team's success in reaching Super Bowl LX. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture expressing legislative support without creating obligations or funding. This type of resolution is standard for honoring notable individuals, not for enacting substantive law.

Maddy summaryHJR 998 is a ceremonial resolution honoring St. Agnes Academy in Memphis for its 175th anniversary in 2026. It recognizes the school's founding in 1851 by Dominican Sisters, its historical resilience through events like the Civil War and yellow fever epidemics, and its status as Memphis' oldest continuously operating school. The resolution formally acknowledges these milestones without creating any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJR 924 is a joint resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Clyde Victoria Staples on her 100th birthday. The resolution commemorates her life and achievements, including her 35+ years as a licensed practical nurse, involvement in civil rights activities in Memphis during the 1960s, and her role as a family matriarch with 9 children and extensive descendants. This commemorative resolution does not create any new laws or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition with no direct legal effect on individuals or communities.

Maddy summaryHJR 958 is a symbolic resolution honoring Kobee Minor, a University of Memphis football alum and New England Patriots player, for his college career achievements and contribution to the Patriots' 2025 season that led to a Super Bowl appearance. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his athletic success and extends congratulations to him. It does not create any legal obligations or policy changes - it is a ceremonial gesture without substantive impact on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 957), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors Antonio Gibson, a University of Memphis football alum and current New England Patriots player, for his professional achievements. The resolution recognizes his NFL career highlights, including his 2025 AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award and contribution to the Patriots' Super Bowl LX appearance. It has no binding effect or impact on laws, funding, or any specific group of people beyond expressing symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 2603 extends the deadline for Tennessee's Department of Finance and Administration to submit annual reports on TennCare (Medicaid) operations from 60 to 65 days after the fiscal year ends. The bill requires the department to include detailed accounts of expenditures, county-level medical assistance statistics, rules under the Medical Assistance Act, and other relevant information. This procedural change directly affects state agencies responsible for reporting and lawmakers who receive these reports, but does not alter Medicaid program benefits or eligibility. The amendment modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Section 71-5-105(a)(5) to implement the 5-day extension.

Maddy summaryHJR 872 is a memorial resolution honoring Dorothy McCorkle Wellford, a Memphis volunteer whose decades of service included supporting First Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels, and community initiatives like the soup kitchen. Passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2026 and signed by the Governor, the resolution expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy of community dedication, including 40 years of providing flowers for church services. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policies but formally commemorates her contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 1104 removes a requirement that the Tennessee governor must obtain approval from the state legislature before making decisions about expanding Medicaid enrollment (TennCare). This change directly affects the governor's authority regarding Medicaid program expansions, eliminating the need for legislative authorization. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 71 by deleting Section 71-5-126, which previously mandated that legislative approval be secured for such decisions. The policy change allows the governor to act independently on Medicaid expansion without prior consent from the General Assembly.