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Joe Towns

Democratic. House, district 84.

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Official record 1https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H84
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Official record 2https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member?district=H84
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Official record 3https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h84.html
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Bills they sponsored

20 bills sponsored this session

prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53HB 2628 · this session · introduced Feb 9, 2026
Ref. to Delayed Bills Committee
changes the deadline, from January 31 to January 15, for the coordinator of elections to file a report with the state and local government committee of the senate and the local government committee of the house of represHB 2274 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
prohibits a bank from digitizing or otherwise converting money held by the bank on behalf of a consumer into a digital currency, digital medium of exchange, or digital monetary unit of account, including cryptocurrency, HB 2060 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
No Action Taken
requires the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to determine an equivalent number of legislative conferences, or number of legislative conference days, for which a member of the senate or house of represHB 2063 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee
increases the amount of marijuana that may be possessed, from one-half ounce to five ounces, for it to be considered a small amount of marijuana and punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; revises penalty to make it punishaHB 2062 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
reduces the rate on the state sales tax on food and food ingredients from 4 percent to 2 percent of the sales price. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6HB 2059 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
requires the department of transportation to study the development of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas. - Amends TCA Title 54HB 2058 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
requires that if an account holder deletes the account holder's account on a social media platform, the social media platform shall delete all personal information pertaining to the deleted account or collected directly HB 2057 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
No Action Taken
requires the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners to create and maintain a student identification number for each applicant accruing instructional hours; prohibits the board from using a student's social securHB 2056 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Reset on Final cal. 2 of Business and Utilities Subcommittee
requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission;HB 2061 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
extends from December 31 to January 15, the date by which the department of finance and administration must annually report in writing to the chairs of the committees of both houses having subject matter jurisdiction oveHB 1183 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
prohibits the sale of food containing nanotechnology created by humans that is capable of collecting and transmitting data unless the food is labeled as containing nanotechnology. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and TiHB 1099 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Special Calendar 37
creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or HB 1098 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
entitles a member of the general assembly to expense and mileage allowances for a Saturday or Sunday during a regular or special session if the member is arriving on such day to attend, or in anticipation of attending, aHB 925 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
requires the department of transportation to study the development of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas. - Amends TCA Title 54HB 924 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee
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prohibits the manufacture, sale, or delivery, holding, or offering for sale in this state of any food that contains an antibiotic, or a vaccine or vaccine material, unless the food labeling contains a conspicuous notificHB 1100 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
specifies that a person using force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury from within the person's residence or dwelling is presumed to have acted in self-defense when that force is used against an iHB 931 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
authorizes the use of campaign funds for the payment of fines, fees, and penalties assessed for the violation of campaign finance or ethics laws. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10HB 929 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food that contains a live vaccine. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53HB 928 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Withdrawn.
requires the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to determine an equivalent number of legislative conferences, or number of legislative conference days, for which a member of the senate or house of represHB 926 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

How they voted

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