Rep. Johnny Shaw

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the charter of the Town of Stanton to revise its general powers and provisions related to the town judge. It grants the town expanded authority to manage finances, issue bonds, acquire property, and regulate public utilities and services. The legislation also clarifies the town's ability to grant exclusive franchises and contracts for utilities, with terms limited to 25 years or less. These changes require local approval before implementation and apply specifically to the municipal government of Stanton.

Maddy summaryThis bill would update the legal requirements for Haywood County's attorney by requiring state licensure, establishing a hiring preference for county residents, and mandating an oath of office. It clarifies the attorney's role as legal counsel to county officials, including the mayor and commission, while also allowing the county commission to hire additional legal counsel when needed. The legislation also modernizes terminology by replacing "quarterly county court" with "county commission" and "county judge" with "county mayor" throughout existing county laws. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the Haywood County legislative body.

Maddy summaryHB 1739 authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and local law enforcement agencies to enter written agreements allowing sworn officers to enforce traffic laws on designated private roads within the megasite. The bill requires agreements to include detailed road maps, mandatory traffic signs meeting state standards, and clear entrance notices stating local traffic laws apply. It specifies that these agreements do not make private roads public property, transfer ownership, or create public access rights. The law applies only to roads not already dedicated to public use, with enforcement limited to traffic laws under Title 55 of Tennessee Code. This directly affects the Megasite Authority, participating counties/municipalities, and their law enforcement agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 1536 creates the "Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative" under the Department of Agriculture. It authorizes partnerships with private or academic groups to develop digital tools, educational programs, and workforce training focused on agricultural technology, market access, and entrepreneurship - specifically prioritizing small, minority, and beginning farmers. The initiative requires annual evaluations to track farmer participation, economic outcomes, and taxpayer return, with results publicly reported to lawmakers. Partners retain ownership of all creative content and digital platforms developed under the program.

Maddy summaryHB 1535 designates the water and wastewater treatment facility serving Tennessee's Megasite Authority of West Tennessee as the "Michael Banks Water Treatment Facility." The bill requires the Megasite Authority to install appropriate signage naming the facility, using existing resources. This is a naming resolution with no new regulations, funding, or policy changes. It directly affects the Megasite Authority’s operations regarding facility identification. The bill is currently pending before the Naming & Designating Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 would allow non-citizen residents of Tennessee to access their own law enforcement records, such as arrest reports or traffic citations, by removing a citizenship requirement in public records law. To obtain these records, non-citizens must submit a written request, a government-issued photo ID, and an affidavit confirming the record pertains solely to them. The bill specifically applies only to records about the requester and does not override existing confidentiality laws for other types of records. This change would directly affect non-citizen individuals seeking access to their personal law enforcement documentation within Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 2599 extends Tennessee's Alzheimer's and dementia respite care pilot program by removing its scheduled end date, allowing it to continue indefinitely without a sunset clause. It also eliminates a requirement that the program must serve no more than 225 participants in any given fiscal year. This change provides greater flexibility for the program to serve more individuals as needed, without a fixed enrollment cap. The bill directly impacts respite care services for people with Alzheimer's or dementia and their caregivers in Tennessee.

Maddy summaryHB 1534 would allow Tennessee's Commissioner of Health to use federal Title V maternal and child health funds (with federal permission) to create a program for women who experience stillbirth. The program would cover burial or disposal costs for stillborn children and provide educational scholarships to these women. It specifically amends Tennessee law to authorize this use of funds and permits the commissioner to seek necessary federal waivers. The bill directly affects women who have lost a pregnancy to stillbirth in Tennessee.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends Kennedy Havard for her exemplary work as a legislative intern for Representative Johnny Shaw during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes her contributions to the legislative process and acknowledges her background in student leadership, academic achievement, and community service. It formally expresses appreciation for her dedication and wishes her well in future endeavors. This is a ceremonial document that does not create new laws or change policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1537 creates a Tennessee Assessor of Property Certification Board to review and certify qualifications for candidates seeking the office of county assessor of property. The board, composed of five appointed members (including representatives from state offices and professional associations), will establish certification standards and require candidates to submit documentation 14 days before qualifying deadlines. Candidates must receive board certification before appearing on ballots, and write-in candidates must be certified 64 days prior to elections. County election commissions must publish the board’s rules 60 days before qualifying deadlines for public review.