CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – State Sen. Bill Powers, R-Clarksville, has been appointed to a leadership role on the Senate Transportation Committee.
Powers will serve as 1st vice chairman of the committee, which is responsible for hearing legislation regarding all forms of transportation in Tennessee, including highways, roads, bridges, railroads, air, bus and vehicles, according to a news release.
The committee also oversees legislative matters concerning the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Powers was appointed by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
“I was very pleased to be appointed to this committee,” Powers said in the release. “Tennessee’s transportation system is key to our state’s economic success as we welcome new jobs and growth. I look forward to serving with my colleagues and Governor (Bill) Lee to make Tennessee’s transportation system the best in the U.S.”
Powers will also serve as a member of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
The Education Committee reviews all legislation regarding K-12 schools and higher education. The committee will be the focal point of 2021 action with Lee calling a special session on education on Jan. 19.
“I am especially pleased to be appointed to the Education Committee as improving education has long been a passion of mine,” added Powers. “Education is vital to Tennessee’s future. We have a lot of work in front of us in the special session to help ensure that our students, parents and teachers are equipped with the resources they need to recover from pandemic-related learning losses. We want to put all students on the best possible path to success with a world class education.”
Powers represents District 22, which covers Montgomery, Stewart and Houston Counties.