24
Bills Sponsored
24
Conflict Analyses
3/10
Avg. Risk Score
11
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (24)
AN ACT relative to a study on emergency communications.
Tennessee HB1702 is a proposed law that asks a state commission to study how the state's emergency communications system works. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cu…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to utility regulation.
Tennessee HB1673 updates several laws related to utility regulation. It changes how utilities can consolidate and establishes new continuing education requirements for those who g…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.
This bill aims to extend the sales periods for fireworks around Independence Day and New Year, while also introducing new sales periods for Memorial Day and Labor Day starting in …
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tullahoma High School students on winning three national awards at the FBLA National Leadership Conference.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro for his foundational role in the development of NASA's Voyager program.
AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority."
The bill establishes a new authority called the Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority, which will manage water and wastewater services in that region…
A RESOLUTION to honor Kelly Orr on her selection as the 2025 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to funding road and street maintenance within the City of Tullahoma.
Tennessee HB2663 is a law that ensures the City of Tullahoma allocates at least $1.5 million, or 3.8% of its annual budget, for maintaining its streets and roads. This funding is …
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Mary Gilbert on being named a 2025–2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist.
This resolution honors Mary Gilbert for being named a finalist for the 2025-2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year. It recognizes her contributions to education and leadership withi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 68, relative to storm drain safety.
Tennessee HB2132 is a proposed law that aims to improve safety for children by requiring new storm drains and culverts, built after July 1, 2026, to have safety covers or grates. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to permits.
Tennessee HB1928 requires that any proposed subdivision plans receive approval from a local planning commission or an authorized agency before being submitted to the state departm…
AN ACT to amend Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the First Extraordinary Session of 2025, relative to the Education Freedom Act of 2025.
Tennessee HB1927 allows local school boards and charter schools that haven't received state funding for teacher bonuses to apply for it. They must pass a resolution and notify the…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 47; Title 48; Title 61 and Title 66, relative to ownership of residential rental property by business entities.
The bill requires business entities, such as corporations and limited liability companies, to register any residential rental properties they buy or acquire in Tennessee with the …
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974 and Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city judge of the City of Tullahoma.
This bill extends the term of the current city judge in Tullahoma by one year. The change is intended to align the city judge's election with the elections for the city's mayor an…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 68, Chapter 211; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to solid waste.
This bill allows Grundy County to have its own rules for managing biosolids, which are treated sewage sludge used as fertilizer. It changes existing state laws that typically regu…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection.
The bill makes it illegal to lie to consumers by suggesting they are involved in a lawsuit or criminal case in order to trick them into paying for related services or fees. It upd…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15, Part 3, relative to transportation network companies.
This bill makes it illegal for anyone without a valid transportation network license to accept or provide rides that are arranged in advance within Tennessee. The Department of Co…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49; Title 58; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to veterans.
Tennessee HB0812 is a bill that proposes to allocate 1 percent of revenue generated from sports gaming in the state to support services for veterans. This funding would be directe…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to the Uniform Commercial Code.
This bill changes the deadline for the secretary of state to report on the filing office's operations from February 1 to January 15 each year. This adjustment aims to provide the …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-4-409, relative to recordation tax revenue.
This bill proposes to increase the percentage of realty transfer and mortgage tax collections that county registers keep as commission from 2.4% to 5%. It also requires that half …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 62, Chapter 1, relative to accountancy.
This bill proposes changes to the requirements for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) in Tennessee. It suggests replacing the current examination subjects of business la…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 49, relative to school safety.
The bill, known as the 'Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act,' aims to enhance safety measures in schools across Tennessee. It proposes amendments to existing laws related …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 35, relative to foreclosure sales.
This bill changes the level of proof required for debtors to challenge the sale price of their property at a foreclosure auction. Instead of just showing that it is more likely th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3, relative to the emergency communications board.
Tennessee HB0135 aims to increase the number of members on the emergency communications board from nine to eleven. This change is intended to enhance representation and possibly i…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Rush Bricken. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Banker Commercial Banks
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Employer
Senior Vice President at Coffee County Bank
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COFFEE COUNTY BANKSHARES INC STOCK
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TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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COFFEE COUNTY BANK INTEREST
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COFFEE COUNTY BANK DIRECTOR FEES
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Business Ownership
Owner of Bricken Investment Services
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COFFEE COUNTY BANK DIRECTOR from Aug 2006 to Jun 2026
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Board Memberships
Board Member of Tennessee Bankers Association
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Assets
COFFEE COUNTY BANK MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS AND CD'S
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ASCEND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SAVINGS ACCOUNT
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
