Sen. Becky Massey

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution honoring the memory of Charles R. Harr, a retired Air Force colonel and community leader from Knoxville. It formally recognizes Harr's distinguished military service, including his participation in Vietnam and Desert Storm, as well as his extensive contributions to local organizations, finance, and the church. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's sympathy to Harr's family and directs that a copy of the document be prepared for presentation to the Harr family. This legislative action does not impose new laws or regulations but serves as an official memorial acknowledging Harr's public service and personal character.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution honors Knoxville Community Media on its 50th anniversary as a nonprofit organization that provides public, educational, and government access television services to Knox County. The resolution recognizes the organization's role in promoting free speech, archiving government meetings, and offering media training to community members since it was founded in 1975. It formally acknowledges KCM's contributions to civic engagement and its continued service during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no new laws or funding changes being enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 16-17, 2026, as AARP Tennessee Day on the Hill to recognize the organization's advocacy work for people aged 50 and older. It directly affects AARP Tennessee members and state officials by formally acknowledging the group's efforts to protect seniors from fraud, support caregiving, and promote age-friendly communities. The resolution includes a ceremonial clause for presenting a copy of the document to AARP upon request. The bill was introduced but was withdrawn on March 25, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySJR 859 is a resolution commending Ocean Edwards for his service as a legislative intern to Senator Becky Massey. It formally recognizes his specific contributions, including mailing over 500 Tennessee Blue Books, leading a winning trivia team for legislative interns, and his volunteer work with community organizations like Thrive Lonsdale. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his role in supporting the legislative process. It directly affects Ocean Edwards by publicly honoring his work, as noted in the Senate’s unanimous adoption on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 879 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Don Lindsey, the 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, for his decades of volunteer work supporting Knoxville seniors. It recognizes his founding role in the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program, leadership in the CarFit driving safety initiative, and ongoing service with organizations like the Knox County Health Department's Senior Safety Task Force. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, serves as a symbolic tribute to his community impact without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summarySJR 878 is a resolution honoring Diana Fisher as the 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. The resolution recognizes her decades of service to seniors in the Knoxville community, including her work as a medical social worker and Senior Vice President at Hillcrest Healthcare, where she advanced compassionate care and quality outcomes. This commemorative resolution formally celebrates her career dedicated to improving seniors' lives through healthcare leadership and community advocacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 880), not a law with policy changes. It honors Zach Guza, owner of Black Dog Fitness, for winning the Business Award at the 24th Annual John J. Duncan Sr. Awards for Senior Advocacy. The resolution recognizes his Parkinson's-focused boxing gym, which began as a personal training program and now serves over 170 members with specialized exercise programs. It has no legislative effect beyond expressing the General Assembly's praise for his community service.

Maddy summarySB 1675 amends Tennessee property tax law to allow county assessors to send notifications about changes in property classification or assessed value via email, with the notification being effective when electronically sent. This replaces the previous requirement that such notifications must be sent by U.S. mail and effective upon mailing. The bill directly affects property taxpayers in Tennessee who receive these official tax notices, as it introduces email as a valid alternative to physical mail. The change ensures email notifications carry the same legal effect as mailed notices from the moment they are sent.

Maddy summarySB 1927, the "Super Speeder Accountability Act," requires intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices on vehicles for drivers convicted of specific speeding offenses where speed was a factor, such as multiple reckless driving convictions within 12 months or drag racing. The bill mandates these tamper-resistant devices - which limit vehicle speed to posted limits using location-based technology - be installed for offenders with license suspensions or revocations due to excessive speeding. It creates a licensing system for device providers, allows compliance-based removal of devices, and permits indigent users to apply for financial assistance through the electronic monitoring indigency fund. The law aims to improve road safety by preventing repeat speeding violations through technology rather than traditional penalties like fines or license suspension.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 811 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Duane Grieve upon his retirement after 56 years as executive director of the East Tennessee Community Design Center. The resolution recognizes his leadership in managing over 1,300 community projects, including historic preservation efforts like the Miller's Building redesign and the SoKno Rail Trail, as well as his prior service as Knoxville's vice mayor and city council member. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution expresses the Assembly's appreciation for his contributions to community development and historic preservation in East Tennessee. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a commemorative resolution.