Sen. Heidi Campbell

Maddy summarySJR 273 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emma Griffin, a teacher at H.G. Hill Middle School, for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education in Tennessee through a vote by the state legislature. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as a public expression of appreciation with no binding requirements or changes to law. (Signed by the Governor on April 10, 2025.)

Maddy summarySJR 283 is a symbolic resolution honoring Patrice Rodgers as McGavock High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication to education through a resolution passed by Tennessee's Senate and House, with no legal or policy changes. The resolution has no effect on laws, funding, or regulations - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of her teaching achievements. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect any policies or individuals beyond this public commendation.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SJR 320) formally honors Dr. Heather Lynn Webber for her decade-long service as a seventh-grade science teacher at the University School of Nashville. It recognizes her dedication to education, professional background as an obstetrician-gynecologist, and community involvement, including her work in theater and naturalism. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the General Assembly's appreciation through words of commendation. It directly affects Dr. Webber as the recipient of this public recognition.

Maddy summarySJR 271 is a commemorative resolution honoring William Townley III, a Goodlettsville Middle School teacher selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes his dedication to education and service to students through a symbolic resolution passed by Tennessee's Senate and House. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes - it solely serves to publicly commend the teacher's work. This procedural bill directly affects only William Townley III as the recipient of the ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summarySJR 272 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brittney Hannah, a Granbery Elementary School teacher selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and impact on students through a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply commends her work and was signed by the Senate, House, and Governor in April 2025. It directly affects only the named teacher as a public acknowledgment, with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summarySJR 287 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kendra Bradford, a teacher at The Academy at Opry Mills, for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her professional dedication and impact on students through a symbolic resolution passed by Tennessee's Senate and House. The resolution has no policy or funding implications - it solely expresses legislative appreciation and does not create new laws or affect any regulations. It was fully enacted after signing by the Governor on April 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySJR 270 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Samantha Simms, a teacher at Goodlettsville Elementary School, for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation for her dedication to education and service to students, with no legal effect or policy changes. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summarySB 1342 requires Tennessee's Council on Children's Mental Health Care to submit annual reports starting June 30, 2026, detailing the status of the state's children's mental health system and service delivery. The reports must include a current list of all state and federally funded mental health programs for children, along with recommendations for improving coordination between agencies and addressing treatment gaps. The council must share these reports with the governor, state agency commissioners, and legislative leaders. This bill does not create new programs but mandates regular, comprehensive assessments to inform state-level decision-making on children's mental health services.

Maddy summarySB 33, "MaKayla's Law," amends Tennessee's reckless endangerment law to specifically address firearm storage. It makes it a felony for a person who fails to lock, secure, or make a firearm unavailable, resulting in a child under 13 gaining access, discharging the firearm, and causing injury or death. A Class E felony applies for bodily injury, while a Class C felony applies if the discharge causes death. This directly affects firearm owners with children under 13, imposing criminal penalties for negligent storage that leads to child access incidents. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1105 amends Tennessee law to allow law enforcement agencies to petition a court to destroy *any* confiscated firearm deemed illegal (contraband), rather than only inoperable or unsafe firearms. This change directly affects law enforcement agencies handling seized weapons and the legal process for disposing of confiscated firearms. The key provision removes the previous requirement that firearms must be inoperable or unsafe before destruction can be authorized. The bill also specifies that confiscated weapons must be preserved as evidence for 60-180 days before destruction, sale, or recycling. This is a procedural policy change focused on expanding disposal options for law enforcement.