40
Bills Sponsored
39
Conflict Analyses
1/10
Avg. Risk Score
4
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (40)
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jacob Pagel for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isaac Mozingo, 2026 Valedictorian of Lancaster Christian Academy.
A RESOLUTION to commend Sidney Ware, Brandon Randolph, and Fatima Grandos Macareno, along with the Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and No Labels at Middle Tennessee State University, for their outstanding leadership in promoting bipartisan outreach, civil debate, and constructive civic engagement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Wired Human for its leadership in addressing the youth mental health crisis and promoting healthy digital engagement among young people.
A RESOLUTION to commend Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis for perfect attendance throughout thirteen consecutive years of schooling.
The bill recognizes and commends Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis for achieving perfect attendance throughout her thirteen years of schooling. This resolution highlights her dedicati…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize David Johnson, 2026 Valedictorian of Smyrna High School.
The bill honors David Johnson, who is the Valedictorian of Smyrna High School for the year 2026. It recognizes his academic achievements and contributions to his school community.…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Stevie Ivens, 2026 Valedictorian of Smyrna High School.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend the members of the Stewarts Creek High School Band for their service as ambassadors of Tennessee during their performance at the Sixtieth Presidential Inaugural Parade.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jerry Nash for his outstanding contributions to children around the world through the advancement of Chess in Education.
A RESOLUTION to honor Corporal Ray Cobb on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Joshua Whitt, 2026 Salutatorian of Lancaster Christian Academy.
A RESOLUTION to commend Andrea Medina for exemplary service as an intern for the University of Tennessee Division of Government Relations, Advocacy, and Economic Development.
A RESOLUTION to honor those individuals and organizations that are working to address adolescent mental health, bullying, and the harmful effects of social media on Tennessee's young people.
The Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1053 honors individuals and organizations that are working to improve adolescent mental health, tackle bullying, and address the negative impa…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Mary Patterson Watkins.
TN HJR0492 is a resolution that recognizes and honors Mary Patterson Watkins for her contributions. The bill has been sponsored by Mike Sparks and has successfully passed through …
A RESOLUTION to recognize the mental health consequences of social media on K-12 students.
A RESOLUTION to raise awareness of the importance of positive male role models and mentorship opportunities in schools, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations.
The bill recognizes the important role that positive male role models play in the lives of young people. It encourages schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to promot…
A RESOLUTION commemorating Tennessee Music Therapy Week.
A RESOLUTION to honor Bill and Trish Nash.
A RESOLUTION to honor Charles Robert Jones on his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Fire Chief William Culbertson, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Smyrna Fire Department.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Mary Jane Skinner for her contributions to the State of Tennessee.
The bill TN HR0130 is a resolution that honors Mary Jane Skinner for her significant contributions to the State of Tennessee. It recognizes her efforts and impact in the community…
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Paul F. Tuttobene.
The bill TN HR0129 is a resolution that honors Paul F. Tuttobene for his contributions and achievements. It recognizes his impact and commends him for his work. The resolution has…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Douglas L. Atkin of Smyrna.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal law.
The bill changes the deadline for county legislative bodies to submit reports on the use of judicial commissioners from April 1 to April 30. This report is sent to the judges of t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 16; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012.
The bill extends the time that confiscated property, used in illegal camping on public property, must be held by authorities from 90 days to 120 days. This means that law enforcem…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to public charter schools.
The bill modifies rules for public charter schools in Tennessee. It prevents these schools from agreeing with local education boards to have them as their authorizers if their cha…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45 and Title 47, relative to consumer protection.
This bill reduces the time that licensed providers of deferred presentment services have to report certain events, like bankruptcy or felony convictions, from 15 days to 10 days. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
The bill proposes to remove the food retail sales tax on fresh fruits and vegetables sold in stores. This means that when people buy these items for their own consumption, they wo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
This bill proposes to lower the minimum age for obtaining a school bus driver endorsement from 25 to 23 years old. It also allows local school boards and charter schools to set th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to contraband in penal institutions.
The bill increases the penalties for bringing contraband into jails or prisons in Tennessee. It raises the severity of the crime depending on the type of contraband and the circum…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 49, relative to juveniles.
Tennessee HB1114 is a bill that changes the deadline for budget recommendations related to juvenile services from September 1 to October 1. This affects various state departments …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-813, relative to state employees.
The bill allows state employees in Tennessee to take up to six weeks of leave if they need to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. This change is intended …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to family life education.
This bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to review any new family life education materials that are recommended by a special task force …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.
Tennessee HB0146 aims to improve how education funding is managed by requiring local education agencies (LEAs) to provide real-time enrollment data. This would allow funding to be…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
The bill proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining a school bus endorsement from 25 to 21 years old. This change would allow younger individuals to qualify for d…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 7, relative to assistant district attorneys.
This bill allows assistant district attorneys in Tennessee to receive credit for their previous work as law enforcement officers when they are hired. This credit would be granted …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to mental health.
The bill changes the deadline for the state to inform local education agencies about available grants for mental health services in schools from October 15 to October 1. This aims…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to early high school graduation.
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create an annual report detailing how many students graduate early from high school. This report must be submitted to t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, relative to public employees.
This bill amends Tennessee law to protect the residential addresses of local government employees from being publicly disclosed. It adds their home information to the list of publ…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Mike Sparks. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Author and small business owner
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Employer
State Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives
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Business Ownership
Owner of a small business
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Board Memberships
Member of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
