Rep. Jay Reedy

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Sheriff Kevin Sugg of Houston County on the occasion of his retirement after a 39-year career in law enforcement. The resolution commends his service, including his time as a State Trooper and his work improving the Houston County Sheriff's Office and jail facilities. It also acknowledges the retirement of his wife, Beth Sugg, who served as the department's accountant, and notes their plans to open a barbecue restaurant together. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the Suggs' contributions to their community.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HJR 4) formally honors Lee Erwin for 50 years of service in radio broadcasting, specifically recognizing his work with Clarksville stations like Q108, Beaver 100.3, Rewind 94.3, and Z97.5. It celebrates his community contributions, including awards from the Clarksville City Council for his broadcasting career and volunteer work with the Salvation Army and United Way. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute with no direct impact on individuals or legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 2412 changes Tennessee law to extend the time commercial drivers have to appeal a license suspension or revocation. Specifically, it increases the appeal window from 10 to 15 days after the suspension or revocation order is issued. This bill directly affects commercial drivers who receive such orders from the state. The key provision amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Section 55-19-108(c), to update the deadline.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 752), not a policy bill. It formally honors Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis for being named "Tennessean of the Year" by *The Tennessean* newspaper in 2025. The resolution recognizes his decades of law enforcement service, leadership during the 2021 floods and 2025 plant explosion, and community initiatives like mental health advocacy and holiday gift programs. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights - it is solely a symbolic gesture of legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 753 is a symbolic resolution honoring Chemours New Johnsonville for achieving Silver Level status in Tennessee's Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program. The resolution publicly commends the company for actively recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans and military families, recognizing its role as Humphreys County's second-largest employer. It does not create new legal requirements but formally acknowledges the company's veteran employment practices through a vote by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution was passed unanimously and signed into effect in early 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2489 limits severance pay for school directors in Tennessee. It prohibits school boards from offering severance exceeding the director’s annual salary if terminated without cause, and bans severance entirely for terminations with cause. The bill amends Tennessee law (TCA Title 49, Chapter 2) to apply to all contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2025. This directly affects school boards and directors of schools by restricting financial settlements upon termination.

Maddy summaryHB 2490 would require Tennessee local education agencies (LEAs) to obtain written approval from the state commissioner of education before hiring a relative of the LEA's director of schools or a local board member. This rule applies to all new employment decisions made on or after July 1, 2025, but does not affect existing employees or hires made before that date. The bill also mandates that LEAs address situations where relatives already work together by attempting a transfer or creating an alternate evaluation plan for one employee. This legislation aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest in school district staffing decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1498 requires Tennessee public school districts and charter schools to implement a computer-based system for teachers and staff to track student "early warning signs" like bullying, threats, mental health concerns, or substance abuse. The system must align with existing school safety policies, allow anonymous data entry, and automatically alert school safety teams when warnings are logged. Schools must submit annual anonymized reports to the state education department detailing the number and types of warnings reported, without identifying individual students. Non-compliance could result in withheld state funding, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending Tennessee's constitution by removing language that allows the legislature to regulate how citizens wear firearms to prevent crime. It would replace the current constitutional provision - stating citizens have a right to keep and bear arms "but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime" - with a simpler statement: "citizens have a right to keep and to bear arms." The change would eliminate the state legislature's existing authority to pass laws restricting firearm carrying in public. This constitutional amendment would affect all Tennessee residents by altering the foundational legal framework governing gun rights. If approved by voters, it would become part of Tennessee's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 1438 amends the charter of the City of Erin, Tennessee, primarily updating definitions and expanding the Board of Mayor and Aldermen's corporate powers. It changes the definition of "Elector" to require property ownership of at least 50% fee simple interest within the city, and adds specific powers to the Board, including contracting, borrowing money for municipal purposes, and acquiring property. The bill also corrects minor typographical errors (like "four year" to "four-year") and adds a new residency requirement of 24 continuous months for mayoral or aldermanic candidates. These changes directly affect Erin residents (particularly voters and candidates) and the city's governance structure under its charter.