NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Ryan Williams, R-Cookeville, this week signed the 2026-27 budget bill as chairman of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. In his role as chairman, Williams will help guide passage of a balanced state budget that builds on strategic investments and priorities. Tennessee continues […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Ryan Williams, R-Cookeville, this week signed the 2026-27 budget bill as chairman of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly.
In his role as chairman, Williams 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.
“Tennessee is a beacon of freedom and prosperity thanks to years of responsible fiscal management,” Williams said. “This proposed budget will build on that foundation by empowering residents and making critical investments to improve quality of life across the Volunteer State. I look forward to continuing discussions with my colleagues on how best to deliver meaningful results for all Tennessee families.”
Gov. Bill Lee on Feb. 2 presented his $57.9 billion budget proposals to members of the General Assembly in his eighth State of the State address at the State Capitol in Nashville.
Key highlights of Lee’s budget include $339 million to strengthen public schools, including a $250 million increase for the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement funding formula. Lee also announced $425 million for transportation projects across the Volunteer State. Among other initiatives, the governor announced significant investments in public safety, rural development and agriculture.
Williams, along with other Republican leaders of the General Assembly, will review Lee’s proposal and make budget recommendations in the coming weeks.
Williams is serving his first term as chairman of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee. He previously served two terms as chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, where he helped guide passage of several multi-billion-dollar state budgets that strengthened Tennessee’s economy.
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. Ryan Williams represents House District 42, which includes part of Putnam County.