Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summarySJR 339 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tyler Myatt, a Walters State Community College baseball player, for being named Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Player of the Week. It recognizes his specific athletic achievements during a week when his team went 5-0, including hitting four home runs and driving in thirteen runs. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policies - it is purely symbolic, extending commendation to Myatt for his performance and embodying values like perseverance. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 294), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes Rylee Haynie, a freshman middle blocker for Walters State Community College's volleyball team, for being named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's admiration for her athletic achievement and perseverance, extending best wishes for her future success. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or impact on laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 336 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally congratulate Wayne Bettis on receiving the 2025 Greene County Republican Chairman's Award. It recognizes his community service, including disaster relief efforts through AIDNET after the 2011 tornado and 2024 Hurricane Helene floods, as well as his decades-long involvement with the Greene County Republican Party and local organizations like the Camp Creek Ruritan Club. This resolution does not create new laws or impose obligations; it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation for Bettis's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Nikki Pruitt, Chief Operating Officer of ALPS (a nonprofit adult day care facility), for receiving the East Tennessee Aging Innovation Award. It recognizes her leadership in developing Caremobi, an app connecting patient caregivers with adult day care centers, which was piloted at ALPS in Morristown. The resolution formally commends her work supporting adults with cognitive or physical impairments through improved care coordination. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or funding impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 293) that formally congratulates Cocke County Farm Bureau for receiving the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's President's Award. It recognizes the organization's work in promoting agricultural well-being, advocacy, and leadership development across Tennessee. The resolution contains no new policies, funding, or legal requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no direct impact on laws or regulations. It was enacted without debate and signed by all required officials in April 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 338), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Brylan Rhodes, a Greeneville High School freshman, for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class A State wrestling championship in the 106-pound weight class. The resolution formally recognizes his championship victory and character as a student-athlete, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate and House and signed by the Governor on April 10, 2025. It has no legal effect or direct impact on any policy or individual beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summarySJR 341 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Richard M. Long for his 37 years of service as pastor at Brown Springs Baptist Church and Big Springs Baptist Church. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for his dedication to his congregation and community, and extends warm wishes for his retirement. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summarySJR 342 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Totianya Zamora Moore, a fourth-grade student who won the 2024-2025 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest with her design titled "Reading is Magical at your School Library." The resolution recognizes her achievement as a first-place winner in the intermediate division, noting her creativity and adherence to the contest theme. It does not create any new law or policy; instead, it formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of Moore's work. The resolution will be presented to Moore's school librarian, Nikita Stephens, who will receive 200 bookmarks featuring Moore's design.

Maddy summarySJR 337 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kyra Perkins, a women's basketball player at Walters State Community College, for being named TCCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week. It recognizes her specific athletic achievements during the season, including scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds in one game and averaging 15.6 points per game. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, funding, or regulations. It was signed into law by the governor on April 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 982 simplifies renewal processes for businesses selling vehicle protection products (warrantors) in Tennessee. It removes the requirement for these businesses to resubmit previously registered warranties when renewing, and instead mandates written notification of any changes to their registration details within 30 days. The bill also clarifies that such notifications do not require submitting a new registration application. This applies to renewals and notifications submitted after July 1, 2025, streamlining administrative tasks for businesses without altering consumer protections.