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Transportation Committee sets notice, amendment and witness-card rules at organizational meeting
Summary
The Transportation Committee reviewed and affirmed procedures for bill notice, amendment deadlines, witness cards and electronic materials at its Feb. 4 organizational meeting.
The Tennessee House Transportation Committee used its Feb. 4, 2025, organizational meeting to review administrative procedures and member resources, emphasizing electronic submission of materials and strict deadlines for bill notices and amendments.
The committee chair instructed members that bills must be placed on notice through the House portal by 3:30 p.m. on the Wednesday before the next scheduled committee meeting; paper notices are not accepted. Amendment deadlines vary by committee schedule: for committees that meet on Tuesday (including this committee) amendments must be filed before 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The chair said verbal amendments and amendments filed after the deadline will not be considered.
Witness cards for those seeking to testify must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time either through the legislative website or in person; submission of a witness card does not guarantee an opportunity to testify, the chair said. Committee materials will not be distributed in paper form; presenters must provide materials electronically and printed calendars are available from members’ staff upon request.
The chair reminded members to sign in electronically at the start of the meeting so the clerk and assistant can manage the roll and microphones. The committee meets for one hour from 10:30–11:00 a.m., followed by a subcommittee session, the chair said. Clerks identified in the meeting included Emily Hawkins and Jenna Ream; staff introductions also named Sarah Hutton (assistant), Joel Hayes (transportation attorney), Jeremy Maxwell (research analyst) and Wayne Hawkins (sergeant at arms). Committee intern Lauren Cabrera was introduced as a staff resource for new members.
The chair invited members to use external resources as well, including Brett Howden, executive director of the Tennessee County Highway Officials Society, and noted a planned behind-the-scenes tour of Nashville International Airport (BNA) for new members. The meeting adjourned after the organizational items were covered.
