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State Representative
Joe Towns
(D) - Tennessee
Tennessee House District 84
In Office - Started: 11/08/1994

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Cordell Hull Building
425 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-2189

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB0485 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school attendance. As introduced, authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to provide up to four days of the required 180 days of classroom instruction via hybrid learning in the event of dangerous or extreme weather conditions, or an emergency, as determined by the director of schools or the director of public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 49. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1383 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to boards of education. As introduced, requires elections for county boards of education to be held at the same time and on the same election cycle as elections for members of the local legislative body for the county; requires members of county boards of education to have the same staggered terms as members of the local legislative body for the county; requires members of a county board of education to have the same term limits as members of the local legislative body for the county. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1181 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to taxation of broadband equipment and services. As introduced, removes the end date of June 30, 2025, from the exemption from sales and use tax for purchases and leases of equipment and infrastructure used to produce broadband communications services or provide internet access. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1229 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to forfeiture. As enacted, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0347 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to children. As enacted, clarifies that the economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone is not a ground for termination of parental rights; clarifies that, for purposes of laws relative to juvenile courts and proceedings, "neglect" does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0085 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to physical activity for students. As enacted, increases, from 130 minutes per full school week to 40 minutes per school day, the minimum amount of physical activity required for elementary school students; establishes additional requirements for the minimum amount of physical activity required for elementary school students. - Amends TCA Title 49. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0760 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to bronchodilator rescue inhalers. As enacted, authorizes a healthcare practitioner to prescribe and a pharmacist to dispense a prescribed, bronchodilator rescue inhaler to an authorized entity to be administered to a person believed to be experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress in an emergency situation, under a standing protocol from the healthcare practitioner; encourages schools in LEAs and public charter schools to keep bronchodilator rescue inhalers to be administered to students believed to be having asthma symptoms or in respiratory distress in an emergency situation. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0646 A RESOLUTION to commemorate Run for the Wall Week in Tennessee. to commemorate Run for the Wall Week in Tennessee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0662 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Heather Ayres for her astute service to the State of Tennessee as founder of the Giles County Rehab Unit. to recognize and honor Heather Ayres for her astute service to the State of Tennessee as founder of the Giles County Rehab Unit. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0614 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Alexis Chaunte' Smith, 2025 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. to honor and recognize Alexis Chaunte' Smith, 2025 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0612 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Shelby Shaw, 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School. to honor and recognize Shelby Shaw, 2025 Co- Valedictorian of Craigmont High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0611 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jekiya Udell, 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School. to honor and recognize Jekiya Udell, 2025 Co- Valedictorian of Craigmont High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0613 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jada Lloyd, 2025 Salutatorian of Craigmont High School. to honor and recognize Jada Lloyd, 2025 Salutatorian of Craigmont High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0615 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Branden Partson, 2025 Valedictorian of Cordova High School. to honor and recognize Branden Partson, 2025 Valedictorian of Cordova High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0617 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Keara Lanae Rivers, 2025 Valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. to honor and recognize Keara Lanae Rivers, 2025 Valedictorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0616 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Earvonna Mathis, 2025 Salutatorian of Cordova High School. to honor and recognize Earvonna Mathis, 2025 Salutatorian of Cordova High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0601 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to post-conviction relief. As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0556 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Tiffany Tucker, 2025 Valedictorian of Trezevant High School. to honor and recognize Tiffany Tucker, 2025 Valedictorian of Trezevant High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0555 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize LaQuavia Anderson, 2025 Salutatorian of Trezevant High School. to honor and recognize LaQuavia Anderson, 2025 Salutatorian of Trezevant High School. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0554 A RESOLUTION to commend Malik Abdullah for exemplary service as a legislative intern. to commend Malik Abdullah for exemplary service as a legislative intern. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0592 A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the University of Memphis Athletic Department. to recognize and commend the University of Memphis Athletic Department. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0591 A RESOLUTION to honor the University of Memphis Tigers football team on an outstanding season. to honor the University of Memphis Tigers football team on an outstanding season. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0679 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to sexual assault. As introduced, increases from $1,000 to $2,500 the amount of compensation that may be awarded from the criminal injuries compensation fund to a health care provider who performed a forensic medical examination on a victim of a sexually oriented crime; requires the Tennessee bureau of investigation to perform serology or DNA analysis on a sexual assault evidence collection kit within 120 days of the bureau's receipt of the sexual assault evidence collection kit from a law enforcement agency. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39. Crossed Over
HB0346 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 8, relative to measures to honor the service of former members of the house of representatives. As introduced, names the desk of house chamber seat number 60 as the “Legislative Desk of Representative John J. Deberry, Jr.”; directs the chief clerk of the house of representatives, or the chief clerk’s designee, to design and provide for the installation of a commemorative plaque on the side of the desk of house chamber seat number 60 to recognize the official name of such desk. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 8. In Committee
HJR0374 A RESOLUTION to honor Penny Hardaway upon being selected as the American Athletic Conference's 2024-2025 Coach of the Year. to honor Penny Hardaway upon being selected as the American Athletic Conference's 2024- 2025 Coach of the Year. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0375 A RESOLUTION to honor PJ Haggerty of the Memphis Tigers on being named American Athletic Conference Player of the Year. to honor PJ Haggerty of the Memphis Tigers on being named American Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0509 A RESOLUTION to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0403 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses. As introduced, expands the offense of unlawful photography to include a photograph that the defendant knew would include the victim engaged in sexual activity; increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful photography from a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony to a Class D felony in certain circumstances; authorizes the issuance of an order of protection for a person who has been subjected to, threatened with, or placed in fear of unlawful photography. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40. In Committee
HB0947 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms. As introduced, enacts "Akilah's Law," which creates the offense of selling, offering to sell, delivering, or transferring a firearm to a person knowing the person has been a patient in a mental institution at any time within the previous five years. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. In Committee
HB0341 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3, relative to collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis. As enacted, requires collection of a biological specimen from certain convicted offenders to be collected within 30 days of sentencing to be used for DNA analysis; requires a law enforcement agency to submit a biological specimen from an offender who dies while incarcerated and was previously convicted of a qualifying offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0216 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, relative to real property. As enacted, creates a legal process through which a person may request the immediate removal of an unlawful occupant of the person's commercial real property by filing a complaint with the sheriff for the county in which the property is located. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 66. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0790 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-50-354, relative to honorably discharged members of the national guard. As enacted, authorizes an honorably discharged member of the national guard to receive "veteran" designation on driver license; specifies documentation that must be provided to receive such designation. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-354. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0931 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 40, relative to self-defense. As introduced, specifies that a person using force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury from within the person's residence or dwelling is presumed to have acted in self-defense when that force is used against an individual armed with a deadly weapon who is unlawfully present on the person's property and outside of the enclosed structure of the person's residence or dwelling. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 40. In Committee
HB1024 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to civil forfeiture. As introduced, increases the burden of proof required to be met by the state in civil asset forfeiture proceedings from a preponderance of evidence standard to a clear and convincing evidence standard. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33. In Committee
HB1098 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to firearms. As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50. In Committee
HB0484 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to coverage of biomarker testing. As introduced, requires health benefit plans and TennCare health benefit plans to cover biomarker testing on and after January 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71. In Committee
HB0192 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to medical treatment. As enacted, enacts the "Individualized Investigational Treatment Act." - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0368 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd of Memphis. to honor the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd of Memphis. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0329 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Agape Child & Family Services on the occasion of its fifty-fifth anniversary. to honor and commend Agape Child & Family Services on the occasion of its fifty-fifth anniversary. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1099 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to foods that contain nanotechnology. As introduced, prohibits the sale of food containing nanotechnology created by humans that is capable of collecting and transmitting data unless the food is labeled as containing nanotechnology. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53. In Committee
HB0929 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, relative to campaign funds. As introduced, authorizes the use of campaign funds for the payment of fines, fees, and penalties assessed for the violation of campaign finance or ethics laws. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10. In Committee
HJR0302 A RESOLUTION to recognize Pat Nolan of NewsChannel 5 on the occasion of his retirement. to recognize Pat Nolan of NewsChannel 5 on the occasion of his retirement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR0065 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Richard Ransom of Memphis. to honor and commend Richard Ransom of Memphis. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0926 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1, relative to the general assembly. As introduced, requires the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to determine an equivalent number of legislative conferences, or number of legislative conference days, for which a member of the senate or house of representatives is entitled to attend for purposes of receiving expense and mileage allowances. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1. Dead
HB0925 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1, relative to the general assembly. As introduced, entitles a member of the general assembly to expense and mileage allowances for a Saturday or Sunday during a regular or special session if the member is arriving on such day to attend, or in anticipation of attending, a meeting germane to the business of the general assembly for the regular or special session. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 1. Dead
HJR0262 A RESOLUTION to honor Shelly Rice for his outstanding leadership with the Frayser Exchange Club. to honor Shelly Rice for his outstanding leadership with the Frayser Exchange Club. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0924 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to a new bridge project crossing the Mississippi River. As introduced, requires the department of transportation to study the development of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas. - Amends TCA Title 54. In Committee
HJR0243 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Johnny Peterson of Erwin. to honor the memory of Johnny Peterson of Erwin. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0245 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Richard David Terrell, Sr., of Shelby County. to honor the memory of Richard David Terrell, Sr., of Shelby County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0246 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Walter Womack. to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Walter Womack. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR0046 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jimmy Taylor, Jr. to honor the memory of Jimmy Taylor, Jr. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0212 A RESOLUTION to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Program as part of the American System of Conservation Funding. to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Program as part of the American System of Conservation Funding. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0152 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor the fifteen enslaved persons who helped build the Tennessee State Capitol. to recognize and honor the fifteen enslaved persons who helped build the Tennessee State Capitol. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0121 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Sarah Lee Best. to honor the memory of Sarah Lee Best. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0119 A RESOLUTION to honor Adrian Maclin upon being named the 2025 Grammy Music Educator of the Year. to honor Adrian Maclin upon being named the 2025 Grammy Music Educator of the Year. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0111 A RESOLUTION relative to corporations that discontinue their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. relative to corporations that discontinue their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In Committee
HB1183 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxation. As introduced, extends from December 31 to January 15, the date by which the department of finance and administration must annually report in writing to the chairs of the committees of both houses having subject matter jurisdiction over finance-related matters and transportation matters, the total amount of aviation fuel tax revenues collected for the preceding fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 67. Introduced
HB1100 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food. As introduced, prohibits the manufacture, sale, or delivery, holding, or offering for sale in this state of any food that contains an antibiotic, or a vaccine or vaccine material, unless the food labeling contains a conspicuous notification of the presence of the antibiotic, vaccine, or vaccine material in the food; defines food that contains a vaccine or vaccine material as a drug for purposes of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53. In Committee
HB0928 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food products. As introduced, prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53. In Committee
HJR0009 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Margie Lois Shuler Caughron. to honor the memory of Margie Lois Shuler Caughron. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0040 A RESOLUTION to honor Inez Gibbs Crutchfield of Nashville. to honor Inez Gibbs Crutchfield of Nashville. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0038 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Bill Freeman of Nashville. to honor the memory of Bill Freeman of Nashville. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0039 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Donald Majors, Jr., of Nashville. to honor the memory of Donald Majors, Jr., of Nashville. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR0041 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of John Randall "Randy" Rayburn. to honor the memory of John Randall "Randy" Rayburn. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB0014 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0102 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 14, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 29, relative to the Tennessee technology development corporation. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 04/22/2025 Nay
HB0099 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-605 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2, relative to unlawful photography. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 3 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 04/22/2025 Yea
HB0132 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-107, relative to emergency management powers of the governor. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 3 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0221 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 40, relative to juvenile records. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
HB0212 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to license plates. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 2 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0229 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67, relative to the bureau of ethics and campaign finance. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0229 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67, relative to the bureau of ethics and campaign finance. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0322 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-813, relative to state employees. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0392 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0392 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0392 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0392 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HB0411 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to pediatric medical disorders. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 2 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0415 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0415 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0714 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY PARKINSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0714 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY PARKINSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0714 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 5 BY PARKINSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0714 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY PARKINSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0714 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
HB0940 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0869 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to hunting with bait. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
HB0979 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1019 AN ACT to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 13 and Title 49, Chapter 3, relative to education funding for public charter schools. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0950 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0950 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB0925 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to taxation of broadband equipment and services. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1097 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to actions of local governments. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1068 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39; Title 47; Title 48; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to motor vehicles. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1092 AN ACT relative to government applications for federal financial assistance. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY HULSEY AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1092 AN ACT relative to government applications for federal financial assistance. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY HULSEY AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1092 AN ACT relative to government applications for federal financial assistance. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1089 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 18 and Title 17, Chapter 3, relative to municipal courts. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR REREFER TO COMMITTEE PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY JONES J PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 5 BY POWELL PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY SALINAS PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
SB1084 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act." FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY MILLER PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1177 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 40 and Title 52, relative to persons found incompetent to stand trial. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SB1359 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 12; Title 49; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to higher education. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1383 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to boards of education. FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 3 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1440 AN ACT to amend Chapter 467 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended by Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1976; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Morgan County. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0672 A RESOLUTION to recognize the inaugural Broadway Block Party in Nashville. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0685 A RESOLUTION to commend Osie B. Lewis, Jr., for his service to the State of Tennessee. FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0484 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kimberly Stone, 2024–2025 Watertown Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0507 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Charisse Carter, 2024–2025 Springdale Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Wilson County Schools Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0505 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Brittney Osburne, 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0483 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Paige Allmond, 2024–2025 Watertown High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0499 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Melissa Prince, the 2024-2025 Green Hill High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0482 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tammy Tucker, the 2024-2025 Watertown Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0501 A RESOLUTION to recognize Allen Davis on his selection as the 2024–2025 Lebanon High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0496 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jonathan Stricklin on his selection as the 2024–2025 Carroll-Oakland Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0485 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jennifer Crockett, 2024–2025 West Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0498 A RESOLUTION to recognize Jamie Wallmark on her selection as the 2024–2025 Jones Brummett Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0487 A RESOLUTION to recognize Jessica Agee on her selection as the 2024–2025 Wilson Central High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0688 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of the victims of the Waffle House shooting in Nashville on the seventh anniversary of the tragedy. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0488 A RESOLUTION to recognize Amy Richards on her selection as the 2024–2025 Wilson County Adult High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0504 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sergeant Major Jonathan W. Clark, 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet High School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0495 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jessica Brooke Lipshie on her selection as the 2024–2025 Castle Heights Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0502 A RESOLUTION to recognize Erin Clark on her selection as the 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0479 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Erica Douglass, 2024–2025 Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0492 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ashley Broomfield, the 2024-2025 Friendship Christian School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0489 A RESOLUTION to recognize Sarah Savannah Howard on her selection as the 2024–2025 Winfree Bryant Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0478 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kimberly McPeak, 2024–2025 Stoner Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0480 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend April Downing, 2024–2025 W.A. Wright Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0506 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jennifer Bamford, the 2024-2025 Gladeville Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0497 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dalton Teel on his selection as the 2024–2025 Byars-Dowdy Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0475 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ashlee Sexton, 2024–2025 Southside Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0476 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Vicki Davis, 2024–2025 Sam Houston Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0500 A RESOLUTION to recognize Melissa Cole on her selection as the 2024–2025 Lakeview Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0486 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tara Palmer, 2024–2025 West Wilson Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0474 A RESOLUTION to honor Thomas Allen "T.A." Bryan, Sr., on his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0481 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kristina L. Hobbs, 2024–2025 Walter J. Baird Middle School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0490 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Leslie Tomlinson on her selection as the 2024–2025 Barry Tatum Academy Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0493 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Julie T. Smith, the 2024-2025 Elzie D. Patton Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0494 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ashley Arledge on her selection as the 2024–2025 Coles Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0491 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kala Ealy, the 2024-2025 Gladeville Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0503 A RESOLUTION to recognize Elizabeth Elgin on her selection as the 2024–2025 Mt. Juliet Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0477 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rachael Agnew, 2024–2025 Rutland Elementary School Teacher of the Year. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0692 A RESOLUTION to honor Craig Norris upon the occasion of his retirement from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0693 A RESOLUTION to recognize Billy Robbins on the occasion of his retirement. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0696 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0508 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper Shane Moore on the occasion of his retirement. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HR0135 A RESOLUTION to honor the Tennessee Valley Authority for its legacy of service to the people of Tennessee and the broader region. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0513 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ellieonna Stetson for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0510 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Fay Martin on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0516 A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Keegan Grills of Walters State Community College. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0509 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tracy Solomon of Greeneville upon his receipt of the Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year award. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0518 A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Abigail Weaver of Walters State Community College. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0511 A RESOLUTION to honor the members of Unicoi County High School's Future Health Professionals chapter for their volunteer work during Hurricane Helene. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0515 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lily Brake for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0521 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Karina Laureano Ruiz of Walters State Community College on being named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0519 A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Ava Kelly of Walters State Community College. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
HJR0695 A RESOLUTION to honor 3H Group on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0517 A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Macy Greenlee of Walters State Community College. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0520 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Gerardo Castillo-Ruiz of Walters State Community College on being named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
SJR0514 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Chloey Marshall for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest. FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 04/22/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Tennessee House Government Operations Committee 16
Detail Tennessee House Transportation Committee 20
Detail Tennessee Joint Government Operations Committee 16
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
TN District 84 House Democrat In Office 11/08/1994