Sen. Raumesh Akbari

Maddy summaryThis law requires the Tennessee Department of Education to send a written list of available state and federal grants to every local school district by October 15 each year. The notice must detail how these funds can help schools expand mental health services and explain the steps needed to apply for the money. By making this information accessible annually, the bill aims to ensure school districts are aware of financial resources specifically designed to support student mental health needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Tennessee laws governing industrial development corporations to specifically support minority-owned, locally-owned, small, and women-owned businesses. It requires these corporations to establish neighborhood advisory committees that provide feedback to help promote and fund the targeted businesses. The state Department of Economic and Community Development will cover all startup costs for five years and reimburse operating expenses for four years to help these new entities get off the ground.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Curtis "Blue" Langdon Towns, a construction entrepreneur and community leader from Senatobia, Mississippi who recently passed away. The text details his career as a master brick mason and owner of Towns Construction, highlighting his role as a father, grandfather, and mentor who supported his extended family and taught young men the trade. The resolution formally recognizes his character and contributions to his community while offering condolences to his surviving relatives.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. It officially commends the company for its economic contributions to Tennessee, noting its significant employment presence in Memphis and its long-standing mission to improve health. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the company's history and future success rather than establishing new laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors the memory of Robert Clifford Davis, a respected resident of Dennison who passed away. The bill formally recognizes his life achievements, including his military service, thirty-year career at General Telephone, and his dedication to family values. It expresses the state's sympathy to his surviving family members and prepares a copy of the resolution for presentation to his loved ones.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Real Estate Fraud Reduction Act, requires county recorders and notaries public in Tennessee to verify the identity of anyone recording or notarizing real estate documents. Under new rules, these officials must check a government-issued photo ID and keep a permanent copy of that ID along with the person's name, address, and unique identification number. Additionally, recorders must mail a notice to the property's last known tax payer within ten business days after recording a document, informing them of the transaction details. The law also establishes penalties for notaries who fail to follow these identification procedures, including fines and potential revocation of their commission.