Joe Towns

  • Tennessee
  • Representative
  • Democrat
  • District 84

Capitol Office

Room 416, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243

Phone 615-741-2189

Serving District 84

Sponsored Bills


HB 1183

Taxes - As introduced, extends from December 31 to January 15, the date by which the department of finance and administration must annually report in writing to the chairs of the committees of both houses having subject matter jurisdiction over finance-related matters and transportation matters, the total amount of aviation fuel tax revenues collected for the preceding fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 67.

  • Introduced Feb 06 2025
  • P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Feb 12 2025

HB 1100

Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the manufacture, sale, or delivery, holding, or offering for sale in this state of any food that contains an antibiotic, or a vaccine or vaccine material, unless the food labeling contains a conspicuous notification of the presence of the antibiotic, vaccine, or vaccine material in the food; defines food that contains a vaccine or vaccine material as a drug for purposes of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

  • Introduced Feb 05 2025
  • Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 11 2025

HB 1099

Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale of food containing nanotechnology created by humans that is capable of collecting and transmitting data unless the food is labeled as containing nanotechnology. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

  • Introduced Feb 05 2025
  • Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Special Calendar 37 Mar 26 2025

HB 1098

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

  • Introduced Feb 05 2025
  • Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026 Apr 01 2025
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