Tennessee House
Dave Wright
Republican. House, district 19.
Emailrep.dave.wright@capitol.tn.gov
contactOfficial record 1https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-dave-wright/
officialOfficial record 2https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H19
officialOfficial record 3https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member?district=H19
officialOfficial record 4https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h19.html
officialBills they sponsored
19 bills sponsored this session
Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, revises the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009" as the "Convention Center and Agricultural Exposition Authorities Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 89. CHB 2320 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.prohibits an employee of a local government from serving on the legislative body of the local government for which the employee works. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and TitleHB 2319 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 9, Nays 23, PNV 1State Government - As enacted, makes various changes to certain boards, authorities, and task forces, including, but not limited to, requiring all vacancies on the state capitol commission, the Tennessee local developmenHB 2255 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.adds to the definition of "public use" for eminent domain a sidewalk, public greenway, bicycle lane, pedestrian way, or proper slope development associated with a road, highway, bridge, or other structure, facility, or pHB 2161 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice SubcommitteeMotor Vehicles - As enacted, authorizes enforcement of a garagekeeper's lien on a motor vehicle that was stored for the purpose of repairs without express written authorization from the owner for such storage if the garaHB 2159 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Comp. SB subst.County Government - As enacted, authorizes a county legislative body operating under the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to set the compensation for the director of accounts and budgets. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 8. CHB 2102 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Comp. SB subst.Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44. Companion billHB 1858 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Comp. SB subst.Clerks, Court - As enacted, requires a person ordered to use an ignition interlock device to provide the clerk of the court with documentation showing qualifications for certain assistance on the date the person was ordeHB 1748 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Criminal Offenses - As enacted, specifies that, in regard to the criminal offense of desecration of a venerated object, "desecrate" includes, but is not limited to, the removal of objects from a place of burial by a persHB 1731 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.imposes a tax on electric power used in all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; requires electric vehicle power dealers to register for collection of the tax; establishes other regulations for electric vehicleHB 1680 · this session · introduced Dec 11, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation CommitteeHistorical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, includes in the definition of a "memorial", for purposes of Tennessee heritage protection, an official governmental seal of a city or county government that contains imagerHB 1071 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Comp. SB subst.adds a 5 percent penalty on delinquent property taxes with the penalty to be used to provide tax relief for the homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - AmeHB 766 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committeerequires 10 percent of the excess proceeds from a delinquent property tax sale to be used for tax relief for homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - AmendsHB 765 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government CommitteePlanning, Public - As enacted, specifies that the vesting period established for a construction project or development plan does not expire because of pending litigation challenging a permit; specifies that the vesting pHB 735 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one ofHB 618 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
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designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all public schools; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction related to fentanyl abHB 617 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.extends the terms of members of historic zoning commissions from five years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 4HB 512 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommitteeprohibits an organization or entity receiving financial assistance from this state for programs or activities from denying benefits to, excluding from participation in, or discriminating against a person otherwise eligibHB 744 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government CommitteeLocal Government, General - As enacted, authorizes a member of a local government's legislative body to participate in a scheduled meeting by electronic means if the member is dealing with a family or medical emergency, HB 152 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025
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