Bill Sponsor
Esther Helton
Tennessee · State Representative · District 30 · Republican
Overview
Bills
Votes
Address
Room 502, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone
615-741-1934
Address
Room 502, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone
615-741-1934
Featured Bills
May 21, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee House Bill 490
Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29.
Became Law
May 21, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee House Bill 1439
Ridgeside - Subject to local approval, repeals and replaces in its entirety the city's private act charter. - Amends Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended.
Became Law
May 02, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 147
General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Supports regulation or ban on the sale of Kratom in Tennessee. -
Became Law
Apr 24, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee House Bill 1239
Opioids - As enacted, clarifies that a physician licensed in this state is the only healthcare provider authorized to prescribe a buprenorphine product for a FDA-approved use in recovery or medication-assisted treatment; revises criteria for providers not licensed in this state to prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 41; Title 53 and Title 63.
Became Law
Feb 21, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 148
Memorials, Recognition - Bea's Restaurant, 75th anniversary -
Became Law
Recent Votes
Apr 22, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR 2 AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2025 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 14
Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, increases the criminal classification for hunting on the land of another without permission from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $500 per violation. - Amends TCA Title 70.
Apr 22, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/22/2025 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 102
Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee technology development corporation to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 14, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
Apr 22, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/22/2025 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 229
Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As enacted, makes various changes to campaign finance laws and related laws. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67.
Apr 22, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2025 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 392
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the offense of human smuggling; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Apr 22, 2025
Voted No
No
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2025 Failed
Failed
Tennessee Senate Bill 392
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the offense of human smuggling; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Apr 22, 2025
Voted No
No
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2025 Failed
Failed
Tennessee Senate Bill 392
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the offense of human smuggling; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39.