47
Bills Sponsored
47
Conflict Analyses
2/10
Avg. Risk Score
10
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (47)
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Malissa Flagg on her selection as the 2024–2025 Dyer County High School Teacher of the Year.
A RESOLUTION to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month, April 2025.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 32, relative to alarm systems contractors.
The bill allows certain managed services providers to be exempt from the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act if they meet specific criteria. These providers must sell, install, or mai…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 62, Chapter 2; Title 65; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to utilities.
The bill modifies existing laws related to sewerage systems that use land application. It specifically exempts Hamilton County from needing to submit certain applications to the l…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 17 and Title 40, relative to criminal magistrates.
Tennessee HB2251 establishes a pilot program to introduce criminal magistrates in the ten counties with the highest caseloads in their criminal courts. These magistrates will be a…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Hailey Johnson, 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year.
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jody Prater, 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year.
A RESOLUTION to recognize the Tennessee District Council of the Assemblies of God on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of John Hamilton of Dyersburg.
A RESOLUTION to recognize The I AM Fitness Training and its founder, Bradley Vaughn.
AN ACT to amend the private acts of Obion County, relative to the county highway department.
This bill allows the county commission in Obion County to appoint the county highway superintendent, following state law. It updates the existing rules regarding the county highwa…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Dyersburg High School Lady Trojans basketball team upon winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class AAA state championship.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dan Rodamaker for his outstanding service as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association and his distinguished service to the electric utility industry.
A RESOLUTION to honor Marilyn and Vernon Holmes for their contributions to the Dyer County Archives.
House Joint Resolution 621 (HJR0621) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Marilyn and Vernon Holmes for their significant contributions to the …
A RESOLUTION to recognize Jon Caden Keeling upon his graduation from high school.
The bill, TN HJR0656, is a resolution that acknowledges and honors Jon Caden Keeling for his achievement in graduating from high school. It serves to celebrate his hard work and d…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Dyer County Rescue Squad on their fiftieth anniversary.
The bill is a resolution that recognizes and honors the Dyer County Rescue Squad for their 50 years of service to the community. It celebrates their contributions and dedication t…
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Holden Farms upon its receipt of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award.
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Stanley Gordon Jones II.
The bill TN HR0195 is a resolution that honors and commends Stanley Gordon Jones II for his contributions and achievements. It recognizes his impact and service, celebrating his l…
A RESOLUTION to honor Dyersburg State Community College on being named the College of the Year.
This resolution honors Dyersburg State Community College for being named the College of the Year by the SOAR Awards. It recognizes the college's achievements and contributions to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to inmates.
The bill requires counties in Tennessee to send an invoice to the state for expenses related to criminal prosecutions. Once the state receives the invoice, it must pay the county …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to release on bail.
Tennessee HB1980 allows courts to temporarily revoke a defendant's bail for up to 10 days if they break any release conditions, commit a new offense during their release, or disru…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 13; Title 24; Title 36; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 47; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to tourism.
The bill requires certain organizations involved in tourism to submit their annual audit reports to the legislative librarian. This amendment affects various sections of Tennessee…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to federal scholarship tax credit.
Tennessee HB2512 is a proposed law that would allow the state to take part in a federal program offering tax credits to individuals who donate to organizations that provide schola…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Tennessee HB2472 aims to change the law regarding criminally negligent homicide. It defines 'criminally negligent conduct' to include situations where a person does not help someo…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53, relative to livestock raised in this state.
Tennessee HB2252 establishes a voluntary program to promote meat and byproducts from livestock raised in Tennessee. The program allows these products to be labeled as Tennessee me…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7, relative to hardwater standards.
This bill sets a maximum level of hard water for public water systems in Tennessee at 180 mg/L, which is measured as calcium carbonate. It also requires these systems to report on…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 19, relative to auctioneers.
Tennessee HB1982 changes the law regarding auctioneers by lowering the minimum age to apply for a bid caller auctioneer license from 18 to 16 years old. This means that younger in…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to designating Lake County as the Eagle Capital of Tennessee.
This bill officially designates Lake County as the 'Eagle Capital of Tennessee.' The designation aims to highlight the region's significance in terms of eagle populations and may …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to sexual assault.
The bill allows individuals who were sexually assaulted when they were 18 years or older to file lawsuits even if the time limit for doing so has passed. It aims to provide a new …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
Tennessee HB1189 proposes to change the names of enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits to enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits. This change would allow permit holde…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discrimination in educational institutions.
Tennessee HB1188 makes it illegal for public schools and colleges to discriminate against students or employees based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion. It spe…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to home school.
This bill aims to make it easier for parents who homeschool their children by removing certain requirements if they use a recognized curriculum. It also states that the government…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 34, relative to charitable organizations.
This bill allows charitable organizations that provide housing to individuals who are unlawfully present in the U.S. to be held legally responsible for any harm that these individ…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to utility terrain vehicles.
This bill allows utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to be driven on county roads and state highways in Tennessee, with certain restrictions in place. It updates the existing laws to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 8, relative to pesticides.
This bill states that if a pesticide is registered and has a label approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it is sold, the manufacturer or seller cannot be held…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 24, relative to compensation of county officials.
This bill allows counties in Tennessee to skip automatic pay raises for county officials if they have been determined to be economically distressed by the department of economic a…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 35, Chapter 8, Part 1; Section 37-10-204; Section 38-6-121; Title 39; Title 40, Chapter 6, Part 3; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to telecommunications.
This bill proposes to remove the requirement for the state comptroller to report to the General Assembly about a pilot project that allows certain municipal electric systems to pr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
The bill proposes to change the names of enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits to enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits. This change would allow permit holders to ca…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 15, relative to investments.
The bill requires Tennessee's retirement system to sell off investments in companies that are mostly owned by China. It also mandates that local governments do the same for their …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 47 and Title 53, relative to food.
Tennessee HB0804 is a law that makes it illegal to label cell-cultured food products as meat or meat food products. This means that any food made from cultured cells cannot be mar…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 42 and Title 9, Chapter 8, relative to state employees.
Tennessee HB0802 updates state law to officially recognize members of soil and water conservation district boards, along with their employees and volunteers, as state employees. T…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to standards for roofs.
Tennessee HB0801 changes the rules for roof standards in the state. Starting July 1, 2025, new requirements for how roofs reflect sunlight and manage heat will not apply to certai…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discrimination in educational institutions.
This bill aims to prevent discrimination in public educational institutions based on various factors, including race, sex, and religion. It specifically addresses antisemitic disc…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 70, relative to Reelfoot Lake guide licenses.
The bill establishes a process for creating and issuing guide licenses for individuals who work as fishing or recreational guides at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. This means that th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Tennessee HB0798 is a bill that requires the state's department to publish a catalog of materials related to reducing waste and recycling on its website. This aims to make informa…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 28; Title 43, Chapter 8; Title 53, Chapter 1; Title 53, Chapter 7; Title 62, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 212, relative to pesticides.
This bill proposes to change the expiration date for the annual registration of pesticide products with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture from June 30 to July 15. This chang…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to emergency powers of the governor.
The bill limits the governor's emergency powers by ensuring that any orders or rules issued cannot go against the Tennessee Constitution. It also restricts the governor's ability …
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Rusty Grills. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Farmer Crop Production
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Business Ownership
Owner of Grills Farms
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Assets
EDWARD JONESand Minor Child
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FARM BUREAU STOCK
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Leadership PAC: G-PAC
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FIDELITY Securities & Investment
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CHARLES SCHWAB Securities & Investment
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Spouse's Employer
CAPE SURGERY CENTER
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
