Rep. John Clemmons

Primary HJR 8

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Death - U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser -

Maddy summaryHJR 8 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser. It recognizes his service in the U.S. Senate (1976-1993), his role as U.S. Ambassador to China (1996-1999), and his legacy of bipartisan leadership. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to Tennessee and national public service. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.

Signed into law Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 294

died · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on federal interstate highways and operated by a state entity to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations; authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on public roads and highways other than federal interstate highways and operated by local law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

Maddy summaryHB 294 would allow state entities to install surveillance cameras on federal interstate highways for security purposes (like preventing terrorism or serious crimes, not traffic enforcement) and permit local law enforcement to install cameras on non-interstate public roads for the same security goals. The bill prohibits using these cameras to issue traffic citations or monitor routine violations, requiring local governments to get state approval before installing cameras on state roads. It also mandates that camera operations must not interfere with traffic safety and must be operated exclusively by law enforcement for security investigations.

died Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 156

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Taxes, Business - As introduced, exempts child care agencies from business tax; requires the state to annually allocate the amount of such taxes derived from child care services and received from counties and municipalities in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4.

Maddy summaryHB 156 exempts child care agencies from Tennessee's business tax and requires the state to annually return tax revenue collected from these services to local counties and municipalities. Specifically, starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the state must allocate to local governments an amount equal to what they received in 2023-2024 from child care tax collections. The bill amends tax code to add child care agencies as an exempt category and mandates this revenue sharing from state sales tax collections, excluding funds from the 2002 sales tax rate increase. This directly affects child care agencies (by removing their tax burden) and local governments (by guaranteeing annual revenue).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts child care agencies from business tax and mandates annual revenue return to local governments, providing tax relief and fiscal support for local budgets.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1471

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Maddux Bodenhamer, 2024 Moss-Oliver Award finalist -

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1846

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to submit an annual report to the governor stating the total number of firearm injuries and deaths caused by firearms in this state per 100,000 people that have occurred in the previous calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1449

Passed · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - World Elephant Day, August 12, 2024 -

Passed Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2175

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires the department of transportation to establish and administer a student pedestrian protection grant program; under certain conditions, authorizes grants to be awarded to local governments for designing, constructing, and repairing sidewalk infrastructure around public schools. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 55.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2024

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education - As introduced, requires the department of education to contract with the TCAP test provider to offer students who receive language assistance services in the classroom the same language assistance services during the administration of a TCAP test. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2023

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Procedure - As introduced, requires the arrest or search warrant being issued to include the contact information or telephone number of the law enforcement agency that issued the warrant. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1950

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates June 6 as a day of special observance for D-Day. - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track