Sen. Jeff Yarbro

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 239) honors Alaysia Maki Montgomery, the 2025 Valedictorian of Big Picture High School, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. It formally recognizes her outstanding high school record, including a high GPA and participation in school activities, as a source of pride for her family, school, and community. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025, extends commendation and well-wishes for her future success. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and directly affects only the named student.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 231 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Khalid Khadar Hassan, the 2025 valedictorian of Hume-Fogg Magnet High School in Nashville, Tennessee. It formally commends his academic achievements, including his high grade point average and extracurricular involvement, and expresses the Tennessee Senate's admiration for his accomplishments. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It passed unanimously (33-0) and was signed by the Senate Speaker on April 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 236 is a formal commendation honoring Victor Sustaita Jr., the 2025 salutatorian of Glencliff High School, for his academic achievements. It recognizes his exemplary grade point average, extracurricular involvement, and dedication to excellence during his high school career. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate, extends the body's respect and best wishes for his future success. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges one student's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring Ivy Estelle Miller as the 2025 Salutatorian of Big Picture High School. It formally recognizes her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement through a symbolic Senate resolution. The resolution has no binding effect, funding impact, or policy changes - it solely serves to commend her accomplishments. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 235 honors Keily Yahaira Ortez, the 2025 valedictorian of Glencliff High School, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025, commends her high grade point average and dedication while extending best wishes for her future. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or provide financial benefits but serves as a formal expression of recognition.

Maddy summarySJR 433 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally commend Jordan Riche for her exemplary service as a legislative intern for Senator Jeff Yarbro during the 2025 legislative session. The resolution highlights her academic background, leadership roles in student organizations, and contributions to legislative work, including drafting talking points and attending bill review meetings. This resolution does not enact any law or policy change - it is solely a formal expression of recognition with no legal effect or direct impact on any individual or entity. It serves as a public acknowledgment of her service, consistent with standard legislative commendations for interns.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 332 honors the Hillsboro High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship - the first in school history and the first by a Metro Nashville large-class school since 1981. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor, commends the team's athletic achievement and character without creating new legal requirements. It specifically recognizes their 34-5 record, championship game victory over Oak Ridge, and the contributions of coaches and community support. As a symbolic gesture, it does not affect policy or impose obligations.

Maddy summarySB 1331 updates Tennessee's child support reporting requirement by changing the deadline from a dated reference to a clear annual obligation. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services must now submit annual child support information to the General Assembly and Governor by January 31 each year, replacing the outdated "on January 31, 1998, and annually thereafter" language. This amendment modifies Section 36-5-712 of Tennessee law to ensure the reporting schedule remains current and unambiguous. The bill directly affects the state agency responsible for collecting and reporting child support data. The change simplifies compliance without altering the substance of the reporting requirements.

Maddy summarySJR 306 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jonathan Brocco, principal of LEAD Southeast Middle School in Nashville, for being named the Tennessee Charter School Center's 2024 Administrator of the Year. It formally recognizes his work in education through a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, budgets, or constituents. The resolution has no legislative effect beyond expressing public appreciation.

Maddy summarySJR 305 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Juno Frankie Pierce, founder of Nashville's Tennessee Vocational School for Colored Girls (established in 1921). It recognizes her advocacy for Black women's education, her leadership in organizations like the Negro Women's Reconstruction League, and her 1920 suffrage convention testimony calling for vocational schools and child welfare programs. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply commemorates Pierce's historical contributions through formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor in April 2025.