Sen. Heidi Campbell

Maddy summarySJR 564 is a symbolic resolution that formally commemorates Nashville's Highland Rim Forest. It recognizes the forest's ecological value - including stormwater management, air/water quality benefits, and biodiversity - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution does not impose obligations or alter land use; it solely serves to honor the forest's significance through official acknowledgment. This procedural resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into law in 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 562 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Abigail Goddard, a 17-year-old Williamson County high school student and founder of Spikey. It recognizes her development of Spikey, a keychain device that tests drinks for date-rape drugs like GHB or ketamine within 15 seconds. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely expresses formal commendation for her public safety innovation and community impact. It was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor.

Maddy summarySJR 561 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Alex Robinson, a teacher at Overton High School, for being named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Teacher by the Nashville Public Education Foundation and Metro Nashville Public Schools. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to education, commending his dedication to students and professional excellence. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor in early 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 563 is a resolution recognizing the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) parent coalition for raising $5 million through community fundraising to enhance facilities at Percy Priest, Lakeview, and Paragon Mills elementary schools. It specifically commends parents Shannon Martin and Katie Agnew for spearheading the effort, which met its fundraising goal in 67 days to build new gymnasiums and multipurpose spaces. These improvements will support student learning, physical activity, and community events at the three schools. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no new policies or funding mechanisms enacted.

Maddy summarySB 1818 prohibits selling, delivering, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food containing forever chemicals (PFAS) unless the product is labeled to disclose the presence of these chemicals and their known or possible health effects. The bill directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in Tennessee who sell products containing PFAS, including chemicals like PFOA and PFOS. It requires clear labeling of PFAS presence and health disclosures, effective July 1, 2026. This policy change aims to increase consumer transparency about specific synthetic chemicals in food products.

Maddy summarySB 1644, the "Stable Homes for Foster Youth Act," prohibits placing Tennessee foster children in vehicles, offices, or hotels (except for emergencies under 24 hours) and mandates placements in kinship care, licensed foster families, or small group homes (max 10 children). It limits foster placements to two changes per year unless safety or reunification requires more, requiring caseworkers to document and get supervisor approval for additional moves. The bill also requires the state to implement real-time location tracking for foster children and issue annual reports on placement types, prohibited housing instances, and system effectiveness. This law directly affects foster youth, caseworkers, and the Department of Children's Services by changing placement standards and oversight.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 211 is a ceremonial honor recognizing Bennett Walker Myers as Overton High School's 2025 Salutatorian. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate, formally commends his academic achievements and extends well-wishes for his future. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it is purely symbolic recognition of a student's accomplishments.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 209 honors Atreyu Vincent Skyers, the 2025 salutatorian (second-highest ranked student in his graduating class) at McGavock High School, for his academic achievements. The resolution, unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate, commends his high grade point average and involvement in extracurricular activities. It serves as a formal expression of recognition without creating any new laws or policies.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 213 honors Isioma Favour Ikhile, the 2025 salutatorian of Stratford High School, for her academic achievements. The resolution, unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025, recognizes her high grade point average, extracurricular involvement, and dedication to excellence, extending commendations for her future success. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a formal tribute to her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 203) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Noe Alejandro Portillo Canizales, the 2025 salutatorian of Hunters Lane High School in Tennessee. It formally commends his academic achievements, including his high GPA and extracurricular involvement, and extends the Senate's best wishes for his future. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to publicly acknowledge the student's accomplishments. The resolution was unanimously passed and signed by the Senate on April 25, 2025.