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Jason Powell
TN House District 53
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Criminal Justice & Policing 8Government Operations & Budget 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Economy & Taxes 4Education 4Environment & Energy 3Healthcare 3Gun Policy 2Housing 2Technology & Privacy 2Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Immigration 1Labor & Employment 1Social Services & Welfare 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN House District 53 current
Tennessee |
Democratic | Nov 6, 2012 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (307 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SJR 525 — Memorials, Academic Achievement - Madison Smith, Valedictorian, Monterey High School - | Not voting | Apr 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 532 — Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jaden Brymer, Valedictorian, Van Buren High School - | Not voting | Apr 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 527 — Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cosby King, Valedictorian, Upperman High School - | Not voting | Apr 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 751 — Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the offense of knowingly engaging in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death… | Not voting | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 843 — Real Property - As enacted, expands the purposes for which monies in the wetland acquisition fund may be used. - Amends TCA Section… | Not voting | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, revises present law to designate as a political campaign committee for purposes of reporting… | Not voting | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1240 — Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As enacted, revises present law relative to recovery residences and alcohol and drug… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1407 — Bond Issues - As enacted, authorizes the state to issue and sell bonds. - | Not voting | Apr 16, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 870 — Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct a landscape analysis of teacher evaluation practices in this state and… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1383 — Local Education Agencies - As enacted, authorizes a local legislative body for a county that has adopted a charter form of government to… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1204 — Criminal Offenses - As enacted, revises present law concerning driving under the influence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. | Not voting | Apr 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1436 — Bartlett - Subject to local approval, repeals the animal control program. - Amends Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended. | Not voting | Apr 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 456 — Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, revises present law to designate as a political campaign committee for purposes of reporting… | Not voting | Apr 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1131 — Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, clarifies that on or before January 31 of each year, the department shall report information… | Not voting | Apr 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 418 — Public Records - As enacted, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to publish certain survey data that is otherwise deemed… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1410 — Knox County - Subject to local approval, repeals the Tennessee Technology Development Authority Act. - Amends Chapter 148 of the Private… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1339 — Secretary of State - As enacted, allows a litigation financier that is not a business entity or partnership to amend or withdraw its… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 763 — Tort Liability and Reform - As enacted, clarifies that any governmental entity may purchase any of the insurance authorized under state… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, prohibits political campaign committees formed to support or oppose a measure from receiving… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1432 — Bartlett - Subject to local approval, establishes that the offices of mayor and Alderman are limited to a maximum of three four-year terms… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1424 — Gallatin - Subject to local approval, removes charter provision restricting appointed officers from being employed outside of city business… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1164 — Law Enforcement - As enacted, authorizes uniformed law enforcement officers to wear decorations, medals, service medals, and badges awarded… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1293 — Public Records - As enacted, deletes the automatic repeal on July 1, 2025, of a provision that authorizes records custodians to seek an… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1416 — Germantown - Subject to local approval, makes the office of mayor a full-time position, with the salary of the office to be set by… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 567 — State Symbols - As enacted, designates Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. - Amends TCA Title 4. | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (31 as lead sponsor)
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HJR 1247
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Memorials, Death - Lawrence Richard Ahern III -
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HB 2211
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State Government - As introduced, enacts the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act," which prohibits the following entities from conditioning…
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HB 2003
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Education, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "School Mental Health Transparency Act"; requires the department to consult relevant agencies to compile a list…
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HB 2214
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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity…
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HB 2212
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Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, enacts the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act"; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for officers, employees, or…
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HB 1297
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Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, changes, from three days to three business days from the date written notice is received by a tenant, the date on which a…
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HB 1290
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Economic and Community Development - As introduced, enacts the "Hollyssee Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 64.
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HJR 672
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Memorials, Sports - Broadway Block Party -
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HB 1294
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Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits the department from denying the dissemination or availability of books and materials donated by book vendors to…
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HJR 810
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Memorials, Recognition - Wright Middle School Mariachi Ensemble and Director Maikel Rodriguez -
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