Rep. Antonio Parkinson

Maddy summaryHJR 614 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Alexis Chaunte' Smith, the 2025 salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School in Tennessee. It recognizes her academic achievements, including her high grade point average and extracurricular involvement, through a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture of praise. It was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 617 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Keara Lanae Rivers as the 2025 valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School in Tennessee. It honors her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and extends the General Assembly's commendation to her. This resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her accomplishments. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed by the governor on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 611), not a policy bill. It formally honors Jekiya Udell, the 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School in Tennessee, for her academic achievements. The resolution recognizes her high GPA, extracurricular involvement, and "exemplary" dedication through a formal commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly. It has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations, serving only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 616 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Earvonna Mathis, the 2025 Salutatorian of Cordova High School, for her academic achievements including a high GPA and extracurricular involvement. The resolution formally commends her excellence and extends well-wishes for her future, without creating any new laws or policies. Signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025, it serves as a public expression of recognition from the state legislature. This resolution directly affects Earvonna Mathis and her school community by publicly celebrating her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Jada Lloyd, the 2025 salutatorian of Craigmont High School, for her academic achievements. It was adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025. The resolution recognizes her high grade point average and extracurricular involvement through a formal commendation. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHB 361 expands which Tennessee courts can handle protection order petitions for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. It allows criminal courts to issue these orders when they are already hearing the related criminal case, instead of requiring victims to seek separate proceedings in general sessions court. This change applies statewide to courts handling such cases, streamlining the process for victims. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections 16-3-601, 18, and 36 to reflect this court jurisdiction update.

Maddy summaryHJR 615 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Branden Partson, the 2025 valedictorian of Cordova High School in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or policies - it simply recognizes Partson's academic achievements through formal commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution expresses the Assembly's admiration for his high GPA, extracurricular involvement, and future potential. It directly affects no individuals beyond the named student, serving solely as a symbolic tribute. This is a non-binding, commemorative measure with no legal or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHJR 554 is a ceremonial resolution commending Malik Abdullah for his service as a legislative intern for Representative Antonio Parkinson during Tennessee's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes his academic achievements (a political science major at Tennessee State University), his previous internship, and his contributions to the legislative process, extending "best wishes for every future success." This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHJR 586 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Esther Sanni-Obasusi, the 2025 valedictorian of Douglass High School in Tennessee. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the state legislature to one student. No other individuals or groups are directly impacted by this resolution.

Maddy summaryHJR 556 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tiffany Tucker, the 2025 valedictorian of Trezevant High School in Tennessee. It recognizes her academic achievements, including her high GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution formally commends her success and extends well-wishes for her future, as passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor. This is purely symbolic recognition with no binding effect on students, schools, or state resources.