Rep. Antonio Parkinson

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, the 2026 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School in Tennessee, for her academic excellence. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. The resolution expresses commendation for her achievements and extends best wishes for her future, serving as a public tribute rather than a change to laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Mason Marchan, the 2026 Salutatorian of Cordova High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities. It directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Marchan as a recognition of his achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors Lilliana Mendez Medina as the 2026 Valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. It formally commends her academic achievements and expresses the General Assembly's best wishes for her future success. The resolution serves as a public recognition of her high school accomplishments and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Dominic Santiago, the 2026 valedictorian of Cordova High School, for his academic excellence. The measure formally commends his high school achievements and expresses the legislature's best wishes for his future success. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to publicly recognize an individual student's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally commends Yoddyashley Nicole Cortes Figueroa for her exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Antonio Parkinson. The resolution recognizes her dedication during the 2026 legislative session, highlighting her academic background in political science and her contributions to the General Assembly. It serves as an official acknowledgment of her performance and extends well wishes for her future endeavors, including her aspirations to work with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and pursue Spanish citizenship. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but functions as a ceremonial honor for the intern's work.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally commends Pedro Cabrera Acuna for his exemplary service as a legislative intern to Representative Antonio Parkinson during the 2026 Tennessee legislative session. The resolution recognizes Acuna's outstanding work, noting his background as a U.S. Army sergeant, his academic achievements at Austin Peay State University, and his dedication to the legislative process. It does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions and extends well wishes for his future career. The resolution was concurred by both the House and Senate and signed into effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2041 prohibits landlords, property managers, or others serving eviction notices from sharing videos of the eviction process (like handing out papers) without the tenant's written permission. It directly affects tenants whose privacy is violated and landlords or their agents who might share such videos. The law creates a private right to sue, allowing victims to seek at least $25,000 per violation, plus actual damages, attorney fees, and other relief. This applies to real-time or near real-time video sharing, excluding law enforcement officers acting in their official duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Joe Northington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Tennessee. It acknowledges his heroic actions during combat when he treated a wounded fellow Marine and improvised a signal to guide a rescue helicopter to their location. The resolution expresses gratitude for his bravery and service, noting his receipt of the Purple Heart and his contributions to his community. This is a commemorative measure with no impact on laws, budgets, or public policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2479, the "Freedom to Farm Act," would allow Tennessee adults aged 21+ to grow marijuana for personal use under strict limits. Registered adults could cultivate up to 15 plants (max 5 mature flowering plants) at home, store no more than 16 ounces of dried trim, and use related paraphernalia, all while keeping cultivation locked and out of public view. The bill explicitly excludes concentrates, oils, and commercial activity, requiring registration with the Department of Agriculture ($100 fee, 3-year validity) and prohibiting use near minors. It does not change existing laws regarding marijuana concentrates or recreational sales, and remains pending before the Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

Maddy summaryHB 2478 requires property transfer document handlers in Shelby County to present a government-issued photo ID card (with name, address, and photo) when filing in-person. It mandates that the register of deeds copy or record the ID information without charging a fee, while keeping the data confidential. The law applies only to Shelby County (population over 900,000 per 2020 census) and is a two-year pilot program. The bill explicitly states that property documents remain valid even if the ID information isn't recorded.