Dunn and Mitchell added; Kufner elevated (NASHVILLE) — Today, House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville) announced the addition of two new staff members and the promotion of a current staff member to better serve the House leadership team, and the 73-member House Republican Caucus. James Dunn joins Leader Lamberth’s…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Patsy Hazlewood (R-Signal Mountain) Vice-Chairman of the House Finance Committee. She joins State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) — the first woman ever to Chair the House Finance Committee — as a leader of the 19-person committee. Committee members are tasked with all measures…

Tillis is also House Majority Whip for the 111th Tennessee General Assembly (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has appointed House Majority Whip Rick Tillis (R-Lewisburg) to serve as a member of five House committees during the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. Tillis received appointments to the House Finance Committee, the House Local…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Kirk Haston (R-Lobelville) Vice-Chairman of the House Education Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. However, Representative Haston’s extensive teaching and education experience is vital to the success of this important committee, as well as our entire General Assembly. The…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) Chairman of the House Consumer Subcommittee. The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation impacting Tennessee’s consumers. “Representative Sparks is a passionate, dedicated servant for his community and for Tennessee,” said Speaker Casada. “I appreciate his willingness…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Mary Littleton (R-Dickson) Chair of the House Children & Families Subcommittee. The 7-person panel will be responsible for all legislation and matters related to Tennessee’s children and families — subjects that have been and will remain priorities for Representative Littleton as a…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Chris Todd (R-Madison Co.) Vice-Chairman of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 11-person committee will be responsible for all laws pertaining to energy, forestry, natural resources, conservation, game and fish, as…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Andy Holt (R-Dresden) Chairman of the House Finance Subcommittee. The 9-person subcommittee is responsible for all measures related to taxes and the raising of revenue, the appropriation of state funds, as well as passage of the general appropriations bill before it is moved to…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski) Vice-Chairman of the House Commerce Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 18-person House Commerce Committee will be responsible for all matters pertaining to Tennessee commerce. This includes all laws related to business and utilities,…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) Vice-Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 26-person House Judiciary Committee will be responsible for all criminal and civil laws; judicial proceedings; executors, administrators, wills, divorce, and other family matters;…