Rep. Bo Mitchell

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Jeremy Boyd, a high school wrestling coach from Cheatham County, for his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The bill formally recognizes his thirty years of service, during which he led teams to over 300 victories and helped establish regional athletic opportunities. It expresses the state legislature's congratulations and support for his achievements in the Lifetime Service category. The resolution serves as an official tribute rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Ricky Woods, a wrestling coach at Harpeth High School, for his recent induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The bill formally congratulates Woods on this achievement and recognizes his thirty-four-year career, during which he guided thirty-seven athletes to state medals and received multiple coaching awards. As a commemorative measure, the resolution serves to acknowledge Woods' legacy and contributions to the sport without creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Don Schlitz, a celebrated country music songwriter. The resolution acknowledges Schlitz's significant career achievements, including writing numerous hit songs and his induction into several halls of fame. It also highlights his charitable contributions to Nashville's unhoused community through his long-standing support of Room In The Inn. The bill serves as an official expression of gratitude and sympathy from the Tennessee General Assembly to Schlitz's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Representative Caleb Hemmer for his service as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. It recognizes his work across multiple committees and his contributions to the 59th House District, acknowledging his role in both the 113th and 114th General Assemblies. The resolution does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official commendation of his legislative career and public service.

Maddy summaryHB 2285 changes Tennessee sentencing rules for defendants receiving split sentences (part jail time, part probation). It increases the maximum continuous jail time from one year to three years for such sentences, while requiring the state to cover all incarceration costs after the first year. This directly affects criminal defendants sentenced under these terms, particularly those serving split sentences in local jails or workhouses. The law amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 40-35-306 and 40-35-314, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1058 requires gun dealers in Tennessee to wait three days after a purchase is initiated before transferring a firearm to buyers aged 18 to 20. This applies specifically to transactions involving individuals older than 17 but younger than 21. The law amends existing firearm transaction rules in Tennessee Code and takes effect July 1, 2025. It directly affects gun dealers and young adult purchasers within this age range.

Maddy summaryHB 944 prohibits the possession of specific firearms defined as "assault weapons" (including models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and certain semiautomatic rifles/pistols) in Tennessee. It requires current owners to apply for a "certificate of possession" by July 1, 2025, to legally retain these weapons. The bill also creates a Class E felony for purchasing, selling, or possessing parts designed to accelerate fire in semiautomatic rifles, making any rifle equipped with such parts a "prohibited weapon." This directly affects Tennessee residents owning the listed firearms or related components.

Maddy summaryHB 2286 repeals three existing school voucher programs in Tennessee: the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program," the "Education Freedom Scholarship Act," and the "Individualized Education Act." The bill directly affects students and families currently participating in these programs by ending their eligibility for state-funded private school tuition assistance. Key provisions remove these specific laws from Tennessee Code, effectively terminating the programs' legal authority. The repeal takes effect July 1, 2026, phasing out the programs over time. This is a direct policy change eliminating current school choice funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 1830 prohibits railroad companies from allowing trains to obstruct specific railroad crossings for more than 30 consecutive minutes. These crossings are defined as primary access points for hospitals, residential neighborhoods, or occupied homes based on traffic counts. Violations trigger civil penalties starting at $1,000 for the first offense, increasing to $3,000 for repeat violations within 18 months at the same location. Collected penalties are allocated with 85% funding local railroad crossing improvements on county or municipal roads, while 15% covers administrative costs.

Maddy summaryHB 942 amends Tennessee law to allow metropolitan governments (like Nashville) to issue retail package store licenses in their "general services districts" after a local option election approves off-premises liquor sales. It specifically changes code sections to remove previous restrictions preventing such licenses in these districts. The bill directly affects metropolitan governments that hold local votes on liquor sales and retailers seeking to operate package stores within those areas. This creates a new pathway for liquor package stores in all parts of a metropolitan government, not just urban service districts, following community approval.