Sen. Becky Massey

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Glenn Jacobs, the outgoing Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, for his public service. The resolution recognizes his two terms in office and highlights specific achievements, such as initiatives to improve education, workforce development, and support for veterans. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his career and retirement. The document is intended to be presented to Jacobs as a gesture of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors the Webb School of Knoxville Lady Spartans girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Division II-AA state championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's victory, which included overcoming a 12-point deficit to defeat Lipscomb Academy, and recognizes the contributions of players, coach Greg Hernandez, and their supporters. It serves as a commendation rather than a policy change, expressing appreciation for the athletes' performance and character without altering any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 1, 2026, as "Do Something Tennessee Day" to encourage youth and community participation in volunteer service. The resolution formally recognizes this statewide day of action aimed at mobilizing schools, families, and organizations for coordinated service efforts across major Tennessee cities. It highlights the initiative's goal to strengthen youth civic engagement and aligns the state with national service movements. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge and promote an existing volunteerism program.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month in Tennessee to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to society. It honors their achievements in fields such as medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, and military service. The resolution aims to educate the public about Arab American culture and counter misconceptions through official state recognition. This measure is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summarySB 2363 requires third-party hotel booking websites (like Expedia or Booking.com) to clearly disclose when additional fees apply for services such as parking, spa treatments, or breakfast, beyond the room cost. It directly affects consumers booking through these sites and hotels whose services are listed on them. The bill mandates that sites must state both that extra fees exist and which specific services require payment. Violations would be treated as consumer protection law violations under Tennessee’s 1977 Consumer Protection Act. The bill failed in committee on March 3, 2026, and is not yet law.

Maddy summarySB 1478 would require Tennessee's transportation commissioner to notify state representatives and senators from the affected county whenever they enter a contract to fix a transportation emergency, such as a bridge failure. This bill directly affects local state lawmakers in counties experiencing transportation system failures. The key change adds these elected officials to the existing list of recipients for written notices about emergency repairs, expanding current notification requirements under Tennessee law. The bill is procedural and does not change funding or repair standards. It remains pending as of its introduction date.

Maddy summarySB 1477 (Tennessee) allows holders of memorial and military license plates to submit verification documents electronically instead of physically. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-4-251(b) to authorize the Department of Revenue to accept electronic proof of eligibility for annual plate verification. It directly affects current holders of these special plates who must renew their eligibility each year. The change simplifies the renewal process by enabling digital submissions, reducing the need for in-person or mailed documentation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Chief John Linsenbigler on the occasion of his retirement from the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution recognizes his forty-four-year career, which included thirty years of service as an officer and seven years as chief, highlighting his leadership and community contributions. It does not create any new laws or change policies but serves solely as a ceremonial gesture to acknowledge his distinguished service and wish him well in his retirement.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 1103 honors Victoria Niederhauser, the former dean of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing, on her retirement after fifteen years of leadership. The resolution acknowledges her achievements, including increasing enrollment by over 160 percent, improving licensure pass rates to 97.3 percent, and securing significant research and philanthropic funding for the college. It also recognizes her contributions to establishing the UT Medical Nursing Building and fostering partnerships that address nursing workforce shortages. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize her service and contributions to the nursing profession and the university community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution ratifies a $1.86 statewide 911 surcharge rate approved by the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board, replacing the current $1.50 rate that has been in effect since 2021. It directly affects all telephone service users in Tennessee through increased charges on their monthly bills. The rate increase, set to take effect January 1, 2026, is intended to fund emergency communications services, including operational costs for emergency districts and the Tennessee Relay Services program, as required by state law. The resolution serves as the procedural step needed for legislative approval of the board's decision.