(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Esther Helton (R-East Ridge) Vice-Chairman of the House Health Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 19-person committee will be responsible for all healthcare matters and legislation pertaining to the health and well-being of Tennessee’s citizens. “We have an…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro) Chairman of the newly created House Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee. The 5-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation related to election and campaign finance. “Representative Rudd’s knowledge and experience on these important issues make him the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation related to criminal law. “Chairman Farmer has a remarkable record of legislative excellence during his time serving his community as a member…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Rush Bricken (R-Tullahoma) Vice-Chairman of the House Consumer & Human Resources Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 12-person committee will be responsible for all consumer and human resource-related issues, as well as matters pertaining to Tennessee’s workforce. “We…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) has named State Representative Rick Eldridge (R-Morristown) Vice-Chairman of the House State Government Committee. This is an honor rarely bestowed upon first-year lawmakers. The 19-member committee will be responsible for all legislation and matters related to state government. “We are fortunate to have an extremely gifted freshman…

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…