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Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (23)
A RESOLUTION to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call and the founding of AT&T.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Steve Hunley for his many contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call and the founding of AT&T.
This bill is a resolution to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call and the founding of AT&T. It acknowledges the historical significance of these events in c…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5 and Title 8, relative to county governments.
This bill allows county legislative bodies in Tennessee to determine the salary for the director of accounts and budgets. This change updates the rules set by the County Purchasin…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Carol Mitchell upon being selected as the National Federation of State High School Associations' 2025 National Softball Coach of the Year.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 89, relative to convention center authorities.
The bill updates the existing law governing convention center authorities in Tennessee, renaming it to include agricultural exposition authorities. This change aims to broaden the…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to community meetings conducted with electronic participation.
Tennessee HB1858 allows local government bodies to hold community meetings using electronic communication methods. This means that residents can participate in these meetings remo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 49, relative to public office.
Tennessee HB2319 is a bill that prevents local government employees from also serving on the legislative body of the local government where they work. This aims to eliminate poten…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 13; Title 16; Title 38; Title 43; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 58; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71, relative to appointments.
Tennessee HB2255 updates laws related to various state boards and commissions. It specifically requires that any open positions on the state capitol commission, the Tennessee loca…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-17-102, relative to eminent domain.
This bill expands the definition of 'public use' in Tennessee's eminent domain laws to include sidewalks, public greenways, bicycle lanes, pedestrian ways, and related slope devel…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47; Title 55, Chapter 31 and Title 66, Chapter 19, relative to motor vehicles.
TN HB2159 allows garagekeepers to enforce a lien on a motor vehicle that they have stored for repairs, even if the owner did not give written permission for the storage. However, …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-419, relative to the electronic monitoring indigency fund.
Tennessee HB1748 requires individuals who are ordered to use an ignition interlock device to submit proof of their financial need when they are ordered to use the device. This doc…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.
Tennessee HB1731 updates the law regarding the desecration of burial sites. It clarifies that 'desecrate' includes the act of removing items from a burial place unless the person …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67, relative to vehicles wholly or partly powered by electricity.
The bill introduces a tax on the electricity used to charge all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It requires businesses that sell electric vehicle charging power to register …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 4, relative to Tennessee heritage protection.
Tennessee HB1071 expands the definition of a 'memorial' to include official government seals from cities or counties that feature images related to historic conflicts, figures, ev…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to property tax.
This bill proposes a 5 percent penalty on property taxes that are not paid on time. The money collected from this penalty would be used to help provide tax relief to certain group…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to delinquent taxes.
Tennessee HB0765 proposes that 10 percent of the extra money made from selling properties with unpaid taxes should be used to help elderly, low-income homeowners, disabled individ…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to discrimination.
The bill prohibits organizations or entities that receive state financial assistance from discriminating against individuals based on their race, color, religion, or national orig…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 4 and Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to the vesting period for property development standards.
The bill clarifies that the time period for a construction project or development plan to be approved will not end if there is ongoing legal action against a permit. It also state…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 8, relative to public office.
This bill makes it illegal for someone to hold more than one elected position in local government in Tennessee at the same time. However, it allows those who currently hold multip…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15 and Title 49, relative to drug poisoning awareness.
This bill proposes to designate October as 'Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month' in all public schools in Tennessee. It also requires schools to teach students from grades six thro…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 4, relative to historic zoning.
The bill proposes to change the term length for members of historic zoning commissions in Tennessee from five years to six years. This amendment affects the relevant section of Te…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to meetings conducted with electronic participation.
The bill allows members of local government bodies in Tennessee to join meetings electronically if they face certain emergencies, such as family or medical issues, military servic…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Dave Wright. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
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Retired from Knoxville Utilities Board Retired
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
