Sen. Jack Johnson

Maddy summarySB 2203 clarifies that individuals using Tennessee's digital driver license system must report a lost or stolen electronic device directly to the Department of Safety, not to another entity. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-50-306(j)(1)(B) by adding "to the department" before the reporting requirement. It directly affects digital driver license participants who need to secure their accounts after device loss or theft. The change ensures reports are made to the correct state agency for terminating system participation. This is a procedural clarification with no new policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 2241 requires Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to study the feasibility of creating a proposed "Oak Ridge Energy Park" development corridor across parts of Anderson and Roane counties. The bill mandates a formal report with findings to be submitted to the governor by December 31, 2026. This is a procedural bill focused solely on research - no funding, land acquisition, or park implementation is authorized. It directly affects state officials responsible for economic development and the communities in Anderson and Roane counties where the corridor would be located.

Maddy summarySB 2415 requires Tennessee state agencies responsible for healthcare facilities to study emergency preparedness under the governor's direction. It updates existing emergency management laws to explicitly include healthcare facilities in state and local emergency planning requirements. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (including Titles 58, 55, and 49) to mandate this study as part of comprehensive emergency management plans. This is a procedural requirement focused on improving planning coordination, not a new regulation or funding measure.

Maddy summarySB 2211 increases the required public notice period for municipal hearings on long-term contract extensions from seven to ten days. It applies specifically to municipal governing bodies considering contracts, leases, or lease-purchase agreements lasting five years or more. The bill amends Tennessee law to require at least ten days' notice before such hearings, giving residents more time to participate in decisions about significant local agreements. This change takes effect for contracts executed, renewed, modified, or extended on or after the law's effective date.

Maddy summarySB 2296 establishes a task force to develop a plan for Tennessee to assume control of education programs currently managed by the U.S. Department of Education. The task force, including state legislators, the governor’s office, education department representatives, and the attorney general, must publish a detailed plan within 120 days outlining how to change state laws, request federal waivers, and decline certain federal mandates. The bill also requires the state education department to inventory all federal education programs and grants within 60 days, and the attorney general to review state laws referencing federal education rules. The legislature must introduce implementing bills within 60 days of the plan’s release, and the state must report on student outcomes and efficiency two years after the law takes effect.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 616 provides for a recess in the Tennessee General Assembly on January 22, 2026, due to forecasted inclement weather. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene on February 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., while the House of Representatives is set to reconvene on January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., unless the Speaker issues written notice of continued inclement weather, in which case the House would reconvene on February 2, 2026. This procedural resolution directly affects the legislative schedule and operations of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Tennessee Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), a group of women educators. It commemorates the chapter's founding in 1935 and its history of supporting educators across Tennessee, including its current membership of over 1,700 women. The resolution serves as a ceremonial honor with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or individuals. It was unanimously passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in January 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 542) is a ceremonial honor from the Tennessee legislature recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Franklin Rodeo. It expresses appreciation for the event's history since 1949, its role as a community fundraiser supporting scholarships and local needs, and the work of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely offers formal recognition and congratulations to the rodeo organizers and community. It was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers in early 2026.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 548 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the Fairview Titans youth football and cheer team for winning the 2025 TriCounty Jr Pro Football and Cheer Super Bowl Championship. It recognizes their perfect 11-0 season, including a defensive record of allowing zero points - a historic achievement in peewee football - and commends the team's discipline, teamwork, and community support. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the legislature and serves as a formal public tribute to the players, coaches (including Calvin Billingsley and Josh Greifenkamp), and their community, with no legal or policy impact.

Maddy summarySB 1869 amends Tennessee law to change the deadline for the Commissioner of Children's Services to publish an annual report on department operations and programs from January 31 to February 15. This procedural change directly affects the Department of Children's Services, requiring them to submit their report 15 days later each year. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (Titles 36 and 37) and takes effect July 1, 2026. It does not alter the content or scope of the annual report, only the submission timeline.