Commerce Committee, Tennessee House of Representatives
The Commerce Committee is a standing committee of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Per Rule 6 of the House Rules, committees of the Tennessee House of Representatives are appointed by the Speaker of the House.[1] In each standing committee and for the Committee on Calendar and Rules, the Speaker of the House appoints one chair, one vice-chair, and one secretary. The Speaker considers the abilities, preferences, seniority of members, and the political party representation in the House when appointing committees and committee officers. Members are appointed to serve on no more than two standing committees, exclusive of the Committee on Calendar and Rules.[1][2] The Speaker of the House and the Speaker Pro Tempore are voting members of each standing committee.[3][1][4]
See rules: Permanent Rules of Order
Members
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: [email protected]
2023-2024 legislative session
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Commerce Committee, 2023-2024 |
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| Democratic members (6) | Republican members (21) | Third-party members(0) |
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2021-2022 legislative session
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Commerce Committee, 2021-2022 |
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| Democratic members (5) | Republican members (17) | Third-party members(0) |
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2011-2012
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2009-2010
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External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 State of Tennessee 112th General Assembly, "Permanent Rules of Order," accessed February 23, 2021(Section 6)
- ↑ State of Tennessee 112th General Assembly, "Permanent Rules of Order," accessed February 23, 2021(Section 7)
- ↑ The Speaker Pro Tempore may only vote if the Speaker is not present and not voting. This does not apply to committees on which the Speaker Pro Tempore is a regular member.
- ↑ State of Tennessee 112th General Assembly, "Permanent Rules of Order," accessed February 23, 2021(Section 65)
