(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) has been appointed Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee by Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville).
2018 marks his eighth year in the Tennessee General Assembly. As Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee, Representative Sparks and his fellow committee members will schedule bills for consideration on third and final reading and entertain debate on the merits of legislation recommended for passage by the eleven standing committees.
“I am honored to receive this appointment from Speaker Harwell to serve as Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee,” said Representative Sparks. 
“Together with my committee colleagues, I know we will further our work advancing sensible legislative initiatives that benefit all Tennesseans throughout the 2018 legislative session.”
“Representative Sparks has demonstrated his leadership during his service as a member of our General Assembly,” said Speaker Harwell. “We are fortunate to have him, and his knowledge and experience will benefit this important committee.”
Mike Sparks serves as Vice-Chair of the House Calendar & Rules Committee. He is also a member of the House Insurance & Banking and House Business & Utilities Committees, as well as the House Business & Utilities Subcommittee. Sparks lives in Smyrna and represents House District 49, which includes part of Rutherford County. He can be reached by email at Rep.Mike.Sparks@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-6829.
