Tennessee House
Rick Eldridge
Republican. House, district 10.
Emailrep.rick.eldridge@capitol.tn.gov
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officialBills they sponsored
22 bills sponsored this session
Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, updates appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the office of county attorney. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended. HB2642 has beeHB 2642 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Morristown - Subject to local approval, makes the elections for council members at-large elections; eliminates council wards. - Amends Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewrittenHB 2641 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First Calendar of 2027Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, abolishes the Hamblen County Road Commission, effective August 31, 2028. - Repeals Chapter 313 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended. HB2640 has been assigned Private ChapterHB 2640 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.changes from February 1 to October 1, the annual reporting date by which the commissioner of education and the commissioner of safety shall jointly report to the governor and the general assembly the implementation of anHB 2124 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, moves the election of the county attorney by the county commission from July to September; changes who reviews the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses to the county aHB 2122 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government CommitteeInsurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies - As enacted, increases from $100,000 to $250,000 the retained risk limit for a single risk covered by a policy of insurance issued by a county mutual insurance company. - AHB 1826 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Comp. SB subst.Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, revises law relative to alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57. HB1987 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 999 by the Secretary of StateHB 1987 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Local Education Agencies - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Religious Freedom Act," which authorizes a local board of education to open a meeting of the board with a prayer led by a member of the board as long as the prHB 1834 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, adds Claiborne, Union, and Grainger counties to the membership of the North East Tennessee Railroad Authority if certain requirements are met; makes other related HB 1676 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2026
Comp. SB subst.authorizes a retail alcohol licensee in a terminal building of a commercial air carrier airport to offer complimentary tastings for samples of the products it sells. - Amends TCA Title 57HB 1736 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies SubcommitteeLicenses - As enacted, enacts the "Military Families Licensing Recognition Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 1081 by the SecretaHB 1677 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.urges the department to allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually in vocational rehabilitation funds for the purpose of supporting accessible information services for blind persons in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and TiHB 1653 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, establishes new premier type tourist resorts, restaurants, community theaters, clubs, retirement centers, premises, and commercial passenger boat companies that can offer liquor by the dHB 1652 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.Public Records - As enacted, deletes the automatic repeal on July 1, 2025, of a provision that authorizes records custodians to seek an injunction against a person who makes requests to view or copy public records with tHB 1293 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Comp. SB subst.requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor ofHB 989 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
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Motor Vehicles - As enacted, specifies that a vehicle protection product warrantor applying for renewal is not required to file a copy of a warranty that has already been registered for use; requires such warrantor to prHB 621 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes Hamblen County to participate in the convenience voting center pilot project. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 3, Part 3. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 384 by HB 620 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Comp. SB subst.creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for engaging in harassing behavior against a first responder engaged in official duties under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39HB 158 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice SubcommitteeStatutes and Codification - As enacted, changes all TCA references from "adult day care" to "adult day services." - Amends TCA Section 4-3-1205; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 18; Title 52, Chapter 8; Section 68-1-904; TitleHB 157 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Boats, Boating - As enacted, removes the monitoring requirement for boating safety examinations; replaces statutory fees for boating safety certificates and replacement cards with authorization for TWRA to set such fees.HB 530 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Comp. SB subst.Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, establishes new premier type tourist resorts, urban park centers, and museums that can offer liquor by the drink; makes certain clarifications with regard to commercial airline travel clHB 381 · this session · introduced Jan 27, 2025
Comp. SB subst.clarifies that a provision of law voiding wagering contracts does not apply to a transaction to make a wager under the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 47; Title 49 aHB 131 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2025
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