Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

Preview of the 114th General Assembly 2025 Legislative Session

The General Assembly will convene for the 114th General Assembly on January 14. The budget and education, will be among the top issues addressed by lawmakers. The following is an overview of key legislative issues expected to be considered in the 2025 regular session.

Transportation

TDOT funding needs

Lawmakers will look at ways to allocate more funds to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to address rising maintenance and construction costs. TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley is requesting an additional $100 million in rec...