Del. Keith Hodges

Maddy summaryHJ 96 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Robert Bernard Keyser, Jr., a community member. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and contributions. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Dental assistants; additional treatments; certification. Permits any dental assistant I or dental assistant II with a minimum of 1,800 hours of clinical experience to obtain certification pursuant to the requirements of the bill to perform supragingival scaling and coronal polishing. This bill is identical to SB 178.

Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty. Prohibits any person from willfully and intentionally (i) falsely assuming or exercising the functions, powers, duties, and privileges incident to the office of any local, town, city, or county elected official; (ii) falsely assuming or pretending to be any such elected official with intent to defraud or obtain access, information, service, or thing of value; or (iii) impersonating any such elected official with the intent to make another believe he is such elected official with intent to defraud or obtain access, information, service, or thing of value. A violation of such prohibition is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing medetomidine; penalties. Provides that any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute the substance medetomidine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Under the bill, any person who knowingly possesses medetomidine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under the bill, it is not an offense to (i) manufacture medetomidine for legitimate veterinary use; (ii) distribute or sell medetomidine for authorized veterinary use; (iii) possess, administer, prescribe, or dispense medetomidine in good faith for use by animals within the course of legitimate veterinary practice; or (iv) possess or administer medetomidine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

Maddy summaryHJ 59 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Old Fiddler's Convention, a cultural event. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature for the event's contributions to local heritage. As a non-substantive resolution, it has no binding effect or practical policy impact.

Maddy summaryHJ 58 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jeremy Lewis Hall, recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the House (January 26, 2026) and Senate (January 29, 2026), and was formally adopted by the legislature. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it serves only to formally acknowledge an individual's life. It follows standard procedural steps for non-binding tributes.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Lawrence Max Beyer through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House, with the text finalized as SJ270ER. Its primary purpose is commemorative rather than regulatory.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Nicole Gugenheim Yancey through a legislative resolution. It is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize her memory. The bill was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the late Honorable Wyatt Beazley Durrette, Jr. by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his service. The legislation requires only a simple vote in both legislative chambers to pass. Once enacted, it stands as a formal tribute without altering any existing regulations or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.