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House Transportation Committee sets outreach and filing rules; introduces staff and resources
Summary
Committee leadership reviewed sign‑in and quorum procedures, witness card rules, amendment and filing deadlines, and introduced committee staff and outside resources to new members.
At the Feb. 4 organizational meeting, the House Transportation Committee reviewed committee procedures, staffing and resources and reminded members and witnesses of filing and testimony rules.
The chair (name not specified in the transcript) asked members to sign in so the clerk could take roll and the microphone system could be managed. The clerk confirmed a quorum was present.
Committee clerical and support staff were introduced: Sarah Hutton (assistant, will control microphones), transportation attorney Joel Hayes, research analyst Jeremy Maxwell, clerks Emily Hawkins and Jenna Ream, Sergeant‑at‑Arms Wayne Hawkins, and committee intern Lauren Cabrera. The chair also introduced external resources who work with counties and highway superintendents, including Brett Howland, executive director of the Tennessee County Highway Officials.
The chair explained filing rules and deadlines: bills must be put on notice through the House portal by 3:30 p.m. on the Wednesday before the next scheduled meeting (paper notices will not be accepted). Amendment deadlines differ by committee day: for committees that meet Monday, the deadline is close of business Friday; for committees that meet Tuesday (this committee), the amendment deadline is 10 a.m. the day before the meeting. Verbal amendments and amendments filed after the deadline will not be considered; amendments must be submitted by email from a member’s account or their assistant. Witness cards must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting through the legislative website or in person; submitting a witness card does not guarantee time to testify because of time constraints.
The chair reminded members that the committee meets for one hour, 10:30–11:30 a.m., followed by subcommittee. Staff will not distribute paper materials; members should provide materials electronically or have an assistant print materials on request.
Ending note: The chair invited new members to ask questions and said staff and outside experts (e.g., county highway officials) are available to assist.
