NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Bud Hulsey, R-Kingsport, this week signed the 2025-26 budget bill as chairman of the House Appropriations and Oversight Subcommittee for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. In his role as chairman, Hulsey will help guide passage of a balanced state budget that builds on strategic investments and priorities. Tennessee continues to […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Bud Hulsey, R-Kingsport, this week signed the 2025-26 budget bill as chairman of the House Appropriations and Oversight Subcommittee for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly.
In his role as chairman, Hulsey will help guide passage of a balanced state budget that builds on strategic investments and priorities. Tennessee continues to be among the most fiscally stable states in the nation with one of the lowest tax burdens per capita.
“Tennesseans work hard and spend their money wisely, and the state government should do the same,” Hulsey said. “Our history of fiscal responsibility has allowed us to become a beacon of opportunity in the country, attracting new residents and businesses. We will continue this legacy by making key investments that will benefit all Tennesseans and move our state forward.”
Gov. Bill Lee on Feb. 10 presented his $59.5 billion budget proposals to members of the General Assembly in his seventh State of the State address at the state Capitol in Nashville.
Key highlights of Lee’s budget include a $1 billion investment to build and maintain roads and bridges across Tennessee to help cope with population growth. Among other initiatives, Lee announced significant investments in public education, workforce development and increased access to child care for working families.
Hulsey, along with other Republican leaders of the General Assembly, will review Lee’s budget proposal and make their own budget recommendations in the coming weeks.
Hulsey is serving his first term as chair of the House Appropriations and Oversight Subcommittee.
Tennessee Republicans remain committed to keeping taxes low. Tennessee holds the highest bond rating issued by all three of the nation’s credit rating agencies, which reflects extreme confidence in the Volunteer State’s preparedness in meeting financial commitments in tough economic times.
State Rep. Bud Hulsey represents House District 2, which includes part of Sullivan County.