Sen. Jack Johnson

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution congratulates Douglas E. Kreulen on his induction into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame. The bill recognizes his distinguished career as president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, his 27 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, and his numerous awards for leadership in aviation and community service. It serves as a formal commendation rather than creating new laws or funding, and it directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Kreulen.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends Dr. Carroll Van West for his more than forty years of dedicated service to the history and preservation of Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his extensive work as a historian, educator, and director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, where he has helped save historic sites, develop trails, and publish significant historical works. Dr. Van West was named Tennessee State Historian in 2013 and has authored numerous publications on Tennessee history and culture. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature for his contributions to preserving the state's heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Leadership Franklin, a local leadership development organization, on its 30th anniversary in 2026. The resolution recognizes the group's work since 1996 in training community leaders through a ten-month program that covers topics like business, education, and government relations. It highlights the organization's impact, noting over 500 alumni and more than 100 community projects, including scholarships and public art. The bill formally congratulates current members and graduates and acknowledges their contributions to improving life in Franklin.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 642) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Mike Frick to the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Trustees, as required by Tennessee law (TCA §11-7-104(b)(2)). The resolution does not create new policy but formally approves Frick's appointment to serve a term expiring October 31, 2029. It directly affects Frick (the appointee) and the board, which oversees the state's heritage conservation trust fund. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 23, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 643 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Drew Goddard to the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Trustees, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 11-7-104(b)(2)). Goddard, a Middle Tennessee environmental law attorney with over 30 years of experience, was appointed for a term ending October 31, 2029. The resolution follows standard legislative confirmation procedures for board appointments and does not create new policy or alter existing law.

Maddy summarySB 2594 removes an outdated section (TCA 68-5-114) from Tennessee’s health code that previously directed a task force to study prevention methods for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes. This bill does not create new policy or affect any current health programs - it only deletes obsolete language from the state code. The change affects Tennessee’s legal framework under Titles 53 and 68 of the code, streamlining administrative records. No new requirements or funding are added or removed; the bill simply eliminates a reference to a now-inactive task force provision.

Maddy summarySB 2691 changes how state-funded nursing home care grants are paid. It allows nursing home providers receiving these grants to be paid either monthly or quarterly, rather than exclusively monthly. This amendment applies to Section 71-5-1305 of Tennessee law governing the grant assistance program. The bill directly affects nursing homes and care providers who receive state funding under this program. It streamlines payment timing without altering eligibility or funding amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Tennessee's charitable gaming rules to give nonprofit organizations a five-day grace period after the law takes effect to submit applications for annual gaming events during the 2026-2027 period. It directly affects nonprofits that want to operate charitable gaming events in Tennessee during that specific year by allowing them to apply after the standard deadline. The legislation also requires the Secretary of State to create and share a separate list of approved organizations for this period within ten days of the bill becoming law. These changes are administrative updates to the existing charitable gaming framework rather than new regulations on how events are conducted.

Maddy summarySB 1879 removes expiration dates for specific public record exemptions in Tennessee law, affecting how government agencies handle certain types of records. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 10-7-504 by deleting five subdivisions that previously set time limits on exemptions for records like law enforcement investigations and certain personnel files. This change means those exemptions will now remain in effect permanently without needing renewal. The bill directly impacts state and local government agencies that manage public records, ensuring these specific categories stay exempt from disclosure requirements indefinitely.

Maddy summarySB 1870 ends Tennessee's state credit union insurance program that protected member deposits and shareholdings. It requires credit unions to instead obtain insurance through the federal National Credit Union Association (NCUA) rather than the state program. The bill also revises examination requirements, allowing the commissioner to extend annual exams to 24 months based on a credit union's risk profile. This directly affects all state-chartered credit unions operating in Tennessee by changing their insurance and oversight structure.