Joe Towns
State Representative · Tennessee House District 84
Bills introduced (21)
A RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Signed by Governor. · April 20, 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 15, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1, relative to the general assembly.
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee · April 8, 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 40, relative to self-defense.
Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee · April 7, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to marijuana.
Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee · April 7, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, relative to digital currencies.
No Action Taken · March 18, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to social media.
No Action Taken · March 18, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4, relative to professional licensing.
Reset on Final cal. 2 of Business and Utilities Subcommittee · March 18, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · March 11, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to a new bridge project crossing the Mississippi River.
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee · March 10, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food products.
Ref. to Delayed Bills Committee · February 9, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. · February 5, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesShowing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| HB7006 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. | House · CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Failed in Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II May 6, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR0008 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James Ralph Sasser. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REFER TO COMMITTEE May 6, 2026 | No |
| HB7003 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7003 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | No |
| HB7005 AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | No |
| HJR7004 A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT May 7, 2026 | No |
| HB7002 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | No |
| HJR7007 A RESOLUTION to honor James Kenneth "J.K." Harrill for his fifty years of service to the railroad industry in Tennessee. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT May 7, 2026 | No |
| HJR7005 A RESOLUTION to honor the Franklin Theatre on the fifteenth anniversary of its grand reopening. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT May 7, 2026 | No |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 9 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 7 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 5 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 37 BY PEARSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 36 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 35 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 34 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 33 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 32 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 31 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 30 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 29 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 28 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 27 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 26 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 25 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 24 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 22 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 21 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 20 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 19 BY JOHNSON AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 18 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 17 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 16 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 15 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 14 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 12 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 11 BY POWELL AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 10 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7001 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION May 7, 2026 | No |
| HB7002 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16, relative to congressional districts. | House · CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee May 6, 2026 | No |
| HB7003 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. | House · CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee May 6, 2026 | No |
| HB7003 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026, relative to congressional districts. | House · CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION II: May 6, 2026 | No |
| HR0190 A RESOLUTION to honor Chase Ingle upon his exemplary service to House Majority Leader William Lamberth and the Tennessee General Assembly. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT April 13, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6002 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-302 and Section 58-2-106, relative to emergencies. | House · HOUSE DISASTER RELIEF COMMITTEE OF EXTRAORDINARY SESSION: April 17, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0608 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to motor vehicles. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HB2093 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 68, Chapter 11 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to managed care organizations. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2454 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, to clarify the appropriation of funds to certain debt issuers for debt service payments. This act makes appropriations for debt service obligations for an indefinite period of time. | House · FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | No |
| HJR1454 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ethan Spears, 2026 Valedictorian at DeKalb County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1467 A RESOLUTION to honor Shannon Roddy, Mountain Education Foundation Middle School Educator of the Year. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1446 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Preston Hamby, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1462 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isabelle Hendrixson, 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1457 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emily Anderson, 2026 Top Ten Senior of DeKalb County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1458 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize David Wheeler, 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1461 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ava Pack, 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1449 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Holly Robinson, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Cannon County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1444 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Sierra Tatman, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Cannon County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1450 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Barrett, 2026 Top Ten Senior of Cannon County High School. | House · FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION April 16, 2026 | Yes |