Rep. Pat Marsh

Maddy summaryHB 2223 changes Tennessee's fireworks permit deadline from 10 calendar days to 10 business days for public displays. It directly affects individuals or organizations applying for permits to host public fireworks events. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Section 68-104-211(a)(3), to require written applications to be submitted 10 business days before a display, rather than 10 calendar days. This adjustment shortens the required lead time for permit applications. The change applies specifically to written permit applications for public fireworks displays.

Maddy summaryHB 2045 allows Tennessee political candidates and officeholders to spend up to $12,000 annually from campaign funds specifically for residential security at their personal homes, rather than treating these expenses as personal use. The bill requires such spending to be disclosed as "residential security" and mandates that all documentation be maintained for audits. It also specifies that audit records related to these expenditures must remain confidential and not be publicly accessible. This bill directly affects state-level candidates and officeholders who use campaign funds for home security measures.

Maddy summaryHB 1510 designates specific segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and four creeks (Beaverdam, Lick, Piney, and Swan) as Class II pastoral river areas under Tennessee law. This directly affects communities and landowners near these waterways, particularly in Hickman, Williamson, and Dickson counties, by establishing new protections for their natural landscapes. The bill expands existing protections by including the entire Buffalo River (previously excluding some counties), the entire Duck River except the Normandy Reservoir segment, and adding the four new creek segments to the designated areas. It also broadens public outreach requirements to apply to "any river" instead of just the Duck River, requiring more community engagement for scenic river management. These changes aim to preserve the natural character of these waterways through formal legal designation.

Maddy summaryHB 2139 clarifies that stealing merchandise from a cargo container with the intent to deprive a merchant of the item's stated price constitutes theft. This bill directly affects merchants who lose goods from cargo containers and law enforcement handling such theft cases. It adds a specific provision to Tennessee law defining this act as theft, requiring the intent to steal merchandise from containers. The bill amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code (Titles 4-7, 16-18, 20-22, 24-28, 37-40, 43, 54-55) to include this new theft definition.

Maddy summaryHB 2632 changes Shelbyville's utility board structure by removing the city manager as a voting member and replacing them with an additional city council member. The board will now consist of five citizen members appointed by the council plus two city council members (previously, the city manager held one council seat). This directly affects how Shelbyville manages its power, water, and sewer systems through its governing board. The bill requires Shelbyville's city council to approve the change before it takes effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1800 updates Tennessee's Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) by adopting definitions and provisions approved by the Uniform Law Commission in 2018 and 2022. It clarifies key terms like "conspicuous" (visible to reasonable people), "delivery" of electronic documents, "money" (including digital units), and "electronic" records, while adding modern definitions for "signed" and "electronic" signatures. These changes directly affect businesses, banks, and legal entities conducting commercial transactions in Tennessee, ensuring consistency with updated national standards for electronic commerce and contracts. The bill makes no new substantive rules but aligns Tennessee law with current commercial practices, particularly regarding digital transactions and documentation.

Maddy summaryHB 2044 expands the scope of practice for certified medical assistants (CMAs) in Tennessee by allowing physician assistants (PAs) to delegate medication administration tasks to them. The bill specifically adds 15 medication categories to what CMAs can administer, including vaccines, oral/sublingual medications, topical treatments, inhalers, and certain anesthetic agents (like transdermal patches), while prohibiting delegation of tasks requiring clinical judgment. It requires ambulatory clinics to train and verify CMAs' competency for medication administration, updates certification requirements to include additional certifying bodies, and clarifies that PAs must work under protocols with collaborating physicians. The changes directly affect CMAs, PAs, and outpatient clinics, aiming to clarify delegation authority under existing medical practice laws.

Maddy summaryHB 166 requires Tennessee's Office of Legislative Information Systems to archive the House Select Committee on Redistricting's webpage from the 112th General Assembly. It mandates preserving all videos, documents, maps, and other materials on that webpage to remain functional and publicly accessible. This procedural bill directly affects the public by ensuring historical redistricting records remain available for review. The law amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 3-1-103(f) and takes effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Nicholas "Nico" Higgs of Bedford County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It formally recognizes his dedication to community service and acknowledges the broader impact of volunteers in Tennessee, who contribute billions to the state's economy each year. The bill does not change laws or policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate Higgs as an exemplary citizen and model of volunteerism.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution formally honors John and Robyn LaCook of Moore County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes their dedication to community service and directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the document for presentation to the couple. The bill serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their volunteer work rather than establishing new laws or policies.