45
Bills Sponsored
45
Conflict Analyses
1/10
Avg. Risk Score
7
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (45)
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58, relative to public benefits.
The bill requires local governments in Tennessee to check that anyone applying for public benefits is either a U.S. citizen or legally present in the country. It also gives the at…
A RESOLUTION to celebrate the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.
The bill celebrates the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro, recognizing its long-standing presence and contributions to the community. It serves as a formal ac…
A RESOLUTION to recognize William "Ed" Bryant of Campbell County on the occasion of his retirement.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles.
This bill requires the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to create and publish a list of areas in the state where off-highway vehicles can be used. The list will include details…
A RESOLUTION to recognize E.E. Hill & Son Insurance on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
The bill recognizes E.E. Hill & Son Insurance for reaching its 100th anniversary. It honors the company's long-standing service in the insurance industry and its contributions to …
A RESOLUTION to honor Caryville Police Chief Freddie Stagnolia on the occasion of his retirement.
The bill honors Caryville Police Chief Freddie Stagnolia as he retires from his position. It recognizes his service and contributions to the community during his tenure as chief. …
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Farmers Helping Farmers initiative and its leader, Dan Pearman, for their remarkable efforts in assisting fellow farmers in East Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rhonda Longmire upon her receipt of the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Jo Bruce on the occasion of her retirement.
A RESOLUTION to commemorate the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Mark Goins, 2026-2027 President of the National Association of State Election Directors.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the members of the Claiborne High School Band for their selection to represent the State of Tennessee at the Salute to Independence Parade.
A RESOLUTION to honor Donnie Poston of Campbell County upon his receipt of the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kelli Jo Wright upon her receipt of the 2026 Campbell County Good Scout Award.
A RESOLUTION to congratulate Adam Bullock upon being selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10 Probate and Estate Trial Lawyers Association.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Greg Marlow of LaFollette for his contributions to the State of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Tracy Adkins Powers upon her receipt of the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Outstanding Educator Award.
This resolution honors Tracy Adkins Powers for receiving the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Outstanding Educator Award. It recognizes her contributions to education and her imp…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Reagan Stanfill of Campbell County High School, 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate.
This resolution honors Reagan Stanfill, a student from Campbell County High School, for being selected as a candidate for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The bill rec…
A RESOLUTION to urge the naming of the Blue Springs Boat Ramp in Speedwell in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Terry William Prater.
A RESOLUTION relative to a voluntary reporting system for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease in Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Mike Patterson for his more than fifty years of public service to the citizens of East Tennessee.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to electrical linemen.
The Chance Carlton Act amends several sections of Tennessee law related to electrical linemen. It aims to improve working conditions and safety standards for these workers, ensuri…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Kailei Beeler upon her appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 91 of the Private Acts of 2008; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to a privilege tax on restaurants in the city of Jellico.
TN HB2671 is a proposed law that allows the city of Jellico to impose a tax on prepared food purchased in local restaurants. This tax would not exceed two percent and requires loc…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.
Tennessee HB0354 allows the bureau to have the authority to investigate cases where there are suspicions of financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults. This change ame…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education freedom scholarships.
Tennessee HB2303 is a bill that changes the deadline for private schools to report test results for students receiving education freedom scholarships. The new deadline would be Ju…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 8, relative to the allocation of funding to transportation planning organizations.
The bill requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to distribute federal and state funds equally between rural and metropolitan planning organizations. This means that rur…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
The bill directs the Tennessee Department of Health to create a public outreach campaign focused on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, which is a genetic disorder that affects the perip…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to swimming pools.
The bill aimed to change the rules about swimming pools in Tennessee. Specifically, it sought to exclude certain privately owned, above-ground swimming pools in fitness facilities…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to victims of communism.
Tennessee House Bill 2089 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day. It mandates that high school students taking world hi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.
Tennessee HB2088 aimed to make it easier for nurses providing home health services to care for a small number of patients by exempting them from needing to hire staff or have an o…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 38, Part 6, relative to the address confidentiality program.
Tennessee HB1552 updates the address confidentiality program by excluding individuals who are legally required to register as persistent domestic violence offenders from participa…
AN ACT to amend Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1973; as amended by Chapter 31 of the Private Acts of 2005; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Union County.
Tennessee House Bill 1465 aimed to change the building permit fee in Union County to fifty cents per square foot for all new or reconstructed buildings. This bill sought local app…
AN ACT to amend Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1973; as amended by Chapter 31 of the Private Acts of 2005; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Union County.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to rescue squads.
The 'Rescue Squad Recognition Act' establishes a framework for recognizing and supporting rescue squads in Tennessee. It amends existing laws related to public safety and emergenc…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 1, relative to employment.
Tennessee HB0939 requires the attorney general to report each year on the number of legal actions taken against individuals who harass state employees. This report must be submitt…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34; Title 45 and Title 47, relative to financial institutions.
This bill extends the time period from 10 to 15 business days for the commissioner to review applications for a certificate of authority from businesses seeking to conduct banking…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, Chapter 5, relative to industrial loan and thrift companies.
The bill increases the maximum interest rate that industrial loan and thrift companies can charge on unpaid balances from 30% to 36% per year for loans of $100 or more. This chang…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8, relative to campus police officers.
This bill allows retired campus police officers in Tennessee to return to work as law enforcement officers while still receiving their retirement benefits. It also extends the tim…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3, relative to legal notices.
The bill requires that legal notices in Tennessee be posted on websites that are free to access, meaning no fees or subscriptions are needed to view them. This change is intended …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 37, relative to premium finance companies.
Tennessee HB0772 allows premium finance companies to charge a convenience fee when customers use certain payment methods. It also permits these companies to collect a handling cha…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to boating permits for exempt vessels.
The bill proposed that anyone wanting to operate a boat on Tennessee's intrastate waters would need to buy a permit if their vessel was not required to have a state identification…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to victims of communism.
The bill requires schools in Tennessee to recognize November 7 as Victims of Communism Day, honoring those who suffered under communist regimes. It mandates that students in world…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to virtual school students.
The bill allows students enrolled in virtual schools within a local education agency (LEA) in Tennessee to participate in sports at their zoned public schools, as long as they mee…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, relative to financial institutions.
This bill proposes to change the time frame for the commissioner of financial institutions to report to the governor at the end of each year. Currently, the commissioner has 60 da…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Dennis Powers. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Insurance Agent
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Employer
Owner of Dennis Powers Insurance Agency
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Business Ownership
Owner of Dennis Powers Insurance Agency
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Assets
EMPOWER
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TIAA-CREF
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Leadership PAC: POWPAC
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CHARLES SCHWAB Securities & Investment
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
