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State Representative, 73rd District
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Chris Todd

Candidate for State Representative, 73rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; business owner
Lives in
Humboldt

In his fourth House term (111th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 73 (part of Madison County) and chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. A business owner and state-certified hydrologic professional.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored law creating the crime of human smugglingIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0322 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 424).

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Chris Todd, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0322 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “creates the offense of human smuggling; makes related changes.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored law barring local rules on employment termsIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0900 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 552): the state preempts local governments from regulating the terms and conditions of employment.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Chris Todd, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0900 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “clarifies that the general assembly preempts and occupies the entire field of regulating the terms and conditions of employment”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored ban on foreign money in ballot measure campaignsIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0888 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; took effect May 21, 2025.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Chris Todd, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0888 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “prohibits political campaign committees formed to support or oppose a measure from receiving, soliciting, or accepting contributions or expenditures from a foreign national”
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