Sen. Adam Lowe

Maddy summarySB 2262 requires online platforms and businesses that "blacklist" small businesses (defined as entities with 50 or fewer full-time employees) to provide written notice within 24 hours of the action. The notice must explain the reason for the blacklist, detail how the small business can resolve it, and include contact information for a representative. Small businesses that don’t receive this notice can sue for actual damages, punitive damages, or attorney fees. The law applies to actions like removing a business from search results, reducing visibility, or deleting 25%+ of reviews. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2652 requires new applicants for a livestock market license in Tennessee to provide their email address on the application form, in addition to their name, address, and phone number. This change applies specifically to individuals or businesses seeking a new license to operate a livestock market, as outlined in amendments to Tennessee Code Sections 43-11-102(a)(1), 44-11-102(a)(1), and 53-11-102(a)(1). The bill does not alter existing operational rules for licensed markets but updates the required information for new license applications. It takes effect upon becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 1593 extends the deadline for Tennessee counties to report mineral severance tax revenue usage from 30 to 90 days after their fiscal year ends. It requires counties receiving these funds to submit annual reports detailing how much revenue was deposited into their road funds, how much was spent, and specifically how it was used for road construction, maintenance, and repairs. The bill removes the comptroller of the treasury as a report recipient but mandates that these reports undergo audit by the comptroller. This change applies to counties managing mineral severance tax revenue allocated to their road funds, as amended in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 67-7-207.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Johnny Ray Aikman, a resident of Meigs County, Tennessee. It formally recognizes his contributions as a business owner, election commission chairman, and community member while expressing sympathy to his family. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect from the state legislature. Once signed, it will be presented to the Aikman family as a commemorative document.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 1088 is a commemorative measure that honors Howard Thompson, a retired county commissioner from Bradley County, Tennessee. The resolution formally recognizes his thirty years of public service as a representative for the county's 4th District, acknowledging his leadership and dedication to the community. This legislative action serves as an official expression of appreciation for his contributions and marks the conclusion of his elected term, which ended on September 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Dr. Charles Paul Conn for his distinguished service and achievements at Lee University in Tennessee. It recognizes his thirty-four-year tenure as university president, during which enrollment and campus development grew significantly, as well as his continued leadership roles as chancellor and author of multiple best-selling books. The bill formally commends his contributions to higher education and his professional integrity, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to him upon request.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Dewey V. Woody, Jr. as he retires after more than four decades of public service in Tennessee. It recognizes his long career in fire protection, law enforcement, and emergency management, including roles as a fire chief and state emergency management official. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to public safety and wishes him a happy retirement. This is a commemorative measure that does not change any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Captain Phillip Shelton, a retired firefighter from Bradley County. It recognizes his decades of service to various fire departments, including the Charleston Volunteer Fire Department and the Bradley County Fire and Rescue team, as well as his contributions as a community leader and family man. The resolution expresses the state legislature's condolences to his family and officially records his legacy of public service and personal integrity. Once signed into law, the document will be presented as a commemorative record to acknowledge his life and contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution honors Aubri Whaley for being named the 2026 third-place winner in the statewide Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Youth of the Year competition. The measure does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally recognize her achievements as a community leader. It instructs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Whaley if she requests it.

Maddy summarySB 2699 changes how Athens, Tennessee's mayor and city council members are compensated by shifting authority from fixed pay amounts to local city council decisions. It requires the Athens City Council to set compensation through a local ordinance (approved by a two-thirds vote), rather than using specific dollar figures established by state law. The bill explicitly states it does not change current pay levels for sitting officials, only the process for future adjustments. Compensation changes would take effect for new terms, not during current terms of office. This is a procedural change affecting Athens' local governance process, not a policy shift in pay amounts.