Rep. Susan Lynn

Maddy summaryHB 1553 removes the $200 filing fee required to terminate a corporation's existence with Tennessee's Secretary of State. It extends the deadline for individuals or businesses ending donation solicitation activities from 30 to 90 days to notify the Secretary of State. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for charitable organizations with over $1 million in annual revenue to submit audited financial statements or IRS forms when ceasing solicitation. The bill affects corporations ending operations and large charitable organizations, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Cheer Team for winning the 2026 GameTime Division 1A National Championship. The document highlights their first-place finishes in several categories and awards for best choreography, as well as the leadership of head coach Kenzi Hambrick. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievements and character rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1797 expands Tennessee's open meeting requirements to include school boards and similar local bodies. Specifically, it adds the governing body of a local education agency (like school boards) and any other local public body with decision-making or funding authority to the list of entities required to publish meeting agendas publicly in advance. This change applies to bodies that can make binding decisions or control public funds, ensuring greater transparency for community members. The bill amends existing law (TCA § 8-44-110) to formalize this expanded access, making no other substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJR 863 is a Tennessee resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 2350/S. 1137, which would allow states to use cell-phone jamming systems in prisons. The resolution highlights that federal law currently bans such jamming, leaving prisons vulnerable to smuggled phones used for drug trafficking, violence, and escape coordination - evidenced by 25,840 contraband phones found in state facilities in one year. The resolution emphasizes that the proposed federal law would permit jamming only with safeguards to avoid disrupting emergency 911 calls, and it cites bipartisan support from state attorneys general. This is a procedural resolution seeking federal legislative action, not a policy change itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends the Green Hill High School Hawks girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 Region 4-4A tournament. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of their first region championship, their victory over the Mt. Juliet Golden Bears, and the contributions of key players and their coach. It serves as an official acknowledgment from the Tennessee General Assembly to celebrate the team's success and character, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to the school.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for its 225th anniversary. The resolution honors the church's long history of community service and faith, noting its founding in 1801 in the Mt. Juliet area of Middle Tennessee. It expresses congratulations to the church's pastor and congregation and wishes them continued success. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change government policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2469 requires Tennessee's Department of Veterans Services to create and submit a comprehensive report by January 1, 2027. The report must list all state and federal benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses, including a brief description of each benefit. This report will be delivered to the speakers of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives. The bill does not change existing benefits but mandates this centralized information for legislative review.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors the memory of Henry Shere Queener, Jr., a veteran and civic leader from Mt. Juliet. The resolution recognizes his service in the Vietnam War, his career in the insurance industry, and his long-standing involvement in community organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary and the Republican Party. It formally celebrates his life and extends condolences to his surviving family members, including his wife and two sons. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies, serving instead as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to his community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors and commends the Mt. Juliet Fire Department for the grand opening of its new Fire Station 3. The resolution recognizes the department's long-standing service to the community and acknowledges the upcoming ceremonial event scheduled for March 6, 2026, which will mark the opening of the new facility on Old Lebanon Dirt Road. The document serves as an official record of appreciation for the firefighters and first responders who protect lives and property in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, and the State of Tennessee. This legislative action does not change any laws or policies but instead provides a formal acknowledgment of the department's achievements and future service capabilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1160 requires Tennessee's Department of Health to compile and submit a report by January 1, 2026, listing all psychotropic medications (as defined by current law) along with their documented side effects. The report must be sent to the chairs of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and the relevant House health committee. This bill does not change medication regulations but mandates a specific data collection and reporting requirement for the Department of Health. It affects the Department of Health directly by creating a new administrative task, with no immediate impact on patients or providers.