Sen. Page Walley

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 324 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Adamsville Junior High School girls' basketball team (the Lady Cardinals) for earning a bid to the 2025-2026 TMSAA Class A state championship tournament. It recognizes their historic achievement as the first McNairy County team to reach the state tournament final four, along with their county, district, and regional championships. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coaches, and community support network through a symbolic legislative gesture. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 319), not a law-making bill. It formally honors the Hardin County High School girls' bowling team (the "Lady Tigers") for winning the TSSAA Division I state championship with a perfect 16-0 season record. The resolution commends the team, coaches, and community support without creating any new policies, funding, or legal obligations. It passed unanimously (31-0) in the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summarySB 2152 amends Tennessee's Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act to extend the deadline for excavation or demolition contractors to provide additional notice from 15 to 20 calendar days after the initial notice, if work isn't completed. It directly affects construction companies, contractors, and utility workers performing digging or demolition projects. Key provisions include updating definitions (like "digital locating" for electronic utility mapping), modifying requirements for "electric white lining" meetings, and adding vacuum excavation as a permitted method for locating utilities after notification. The bill focuses on clarifying procedures to reduce utility damage risks during construction.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 315) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Daygen Smith as the 2025-2026 salutatorian (second-highest academic achiever) of Wayne County High School. It formally commends Smith for his academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and exemplary grade point average, extending the Tennessee Senate's recognition and best wishes for his future. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge one student's achievement without changing laws or affecting any programs. It was unanimously passed by the Senate and signed into formal recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 307 honors Betsy Berryhill, a Lawrenceburg Public School teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 Lawrenceburg Public School Teacher of the Year. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026, formally recognizes her dedication to education and her positive impact on students. It is a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 313 is a symbolic honor passed by the Tennessee Senate to commend the Collinwood Middle School softball team (nicknamed the "Trojanettes") for winning the 2025 Tennessee River Valley Conference Championship. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's undefeated conference record, 15-1 overall season, and exemplary sportsmanship, highlighting their achievements as a source of pride for their school, families, and community. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 303 honors Tammy Holland, a teacher at New Prospect School and Lawrence County School System, for being named 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at both her school and district. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students. Passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026, it serves as a ceremonial tribute with no legal effect or policy changes. This resolution directly celebrates her achievements without altering any laws or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 302), not a law. It formally honors Lee Sisk, a Lawrence County High School teacher, for being named both the 2025-2026 Lawrence County High School Teacher of the Year and the Lawrence County School System High School Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the Tennessee Senate's recognition of his dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 298 honors Correctional Officer Jim Dandy of Haywood County for being named "Correctional Officer of the Year" by Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr. The resolution formally recognizes his service to Haywood County residents and the State of Tennessee. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate. This resolution directly affects only Officer Dandy, celebrating his contributions to public safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (SR 301) honoring Lauren Hallmark, a Loretto High School teacher selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education in Tennessee through a non-binding Senate resolution, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or funding. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on February 26, 2026.