Rep. Ron Gant

Maddy summaryHB 1764 designates the National Guard armory in McNairy County, Tennessee, as the "Brigadier General Donald F. Hawkins Army National Guard Armory" to honor his 36-year military service in the Tennessee Army National Guard. The bill amends state law to formally rename the facility and requires the Tennessee Department of Military to install appropriate signage bearing the new name. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on residents, legislation, or funding. It specifically affects the armory's official designation and public recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 162 amends Tennessee law to allow the division of property assessment to submit its annual report to the state board of equalization using electronic formats (e.g., email or online systems) instead of requiring physical copies. This change directly affects the division of property assessment, a state agency responsible for property tax assessments, and the state board of equalization, which receives the report. The bill updates reporting procedures without altering the report's content or requirements, streamlining administrative processes. It does not impact taxpayers or change tax policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1760 amends Tennessee law to extend the deadline for scheduling building inspections of footers in single-family or two-family homes from one to two working days after a request is made. This change directly affects homeowners, contractors, and building inspectors who handle residential construction projects. The bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 68-120-101(f)(1)(C) to reflect this two-working-day timeline. The policy change aims to provide more flexibility in scheduling inspections without altering inspection standards or requirements. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 705 amends Tennessee's insurance law to change the annual disclosure deadline for insurers. It moves the submission date from June 1 to July 1 each year for insurers and insurance groups required to report to the commissioner of commerce and insurance under the Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Act. This bill directly affects insurance companies operating in Tennessee that must file these annual disclosures. The change is purely procedural, adjusting a specific deadline without altering the substance of the disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Grand Junction Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a town administrator to oversee the city's day-to-day operations, while also clarifying the mayor's role as the city's executive head and spokesperson. The town administrator would be an employee of the city rather than a contract agent, serving at the pleasure of the board and handling duties such as budget preparation, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with laws and ordinances. The bill also transfers certain administrative responsibilities from the mayor to the town administrator and changes how the city recorder is appointed, moving that authority from the mayor to the board. Additionally, the legislation establishes rules preventing board members from directly influencing individual city employees and requires all personnel changes to go through the town administrator.

Maddy summaryThis bill would transfer power in Oakland from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to the Town Manager, allowing the manager to appoint and remove all directors and department heads except the town recorder. The Town Manager would become the chief administrative officer responsible for running all town departments, while the board would only interact with the town through the manager without giving direct orders to staff. The bill requires a two-thirds vote by Oakland's legislative body to approve these changes before they take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2624 amends Adamsville's city charter to clarify procedures for filling vacancies in the mayor's office or city commission. It defines vacancies as occurring due to resignation, death, moving out of the city, removal, or conviction for certain crimes (including felonies or moral turpitude), which also bars offenders from holding office for 10 years. The city commission must appoint a replacement to serve until the next election, and if they fail to act within 45 days, the mayor appoints within 15 days. The bill requires Adamsville's legislative body to approve it by a two-thirds vote before taking effect. This directly affects Adamsville's local government operations and election processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1762 requires that deeds transferring real property in Tennessee be prepared only by an attorney licensed in Tennessee, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner themselves, or a person legally authorized to act on the owner's behalf. It mandates that preparers must include a sworn declaration (for attorneys/title agents) or a notarized affidavit (for owners) verifying their qualifications, directly affecting anyone transferring property. The bill amends multiple state codes to enforce this rule, with exceptions for government deeds and certain financial institutions. It takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all property transfers after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 1761 requires Tennessee's state employee assistance program - providing mental health and wellness support - to be available to all active volunteer firefighters in recognized volunteer and combination fire departments, with the state covering all costs. It directly affects volunteer members of these departments, who previously may not have had access to such state-funded support. The bill amends two key sections of state code to expand eligibility and clarify program access, while also making minor technical updates to fire department reporting requirements. The policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, and aims to address mental health needs specific to frontline fire service workers.

Maddy summaryHB 189 repeals a $400 annual professional privilege tax for licensed professionals (such as lawyers, accountants, and engineers) in Tennessee. It eliminates this tax for all tax years beginning after June 1, 2026, meaning professionals will pay $0 for future tax years. The bill modifies Tennessee tax code to set the tax to $0 for tax years ending after May 31, 2026, while requiring payment for the current 2025-2026 tax year. This is a straightforward tax repeal with no new fees or programs.