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State Representative, 88th District
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Larry J. MillerOfficial portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Larry J. Miller

Candidate for State Representative, 88th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; retired firefighter
Lives in
Memphis

In his 17th House term (98th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 88 (part of Shelby County) and House Democratic leader pro tempore. A retired City of Memphis firefighter.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored bill letting counties opt out of permitless carryIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0814 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Assigned to the Civil Justice Subcommittee; not passed.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Larry Miller, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0814 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “authorizes a county legislative body to elect not to permit persons within the county to lawfully carry a handgun without a handgun carry permit”
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Education

  • Sponsored paid adoption leave for education employeesIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB1150 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 163).

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Larry Miller, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1150 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “authorizes an eligible education employee to qualify for paid leave during the legal process for adopting a newly placed minor child”
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Courts & justice

  • Sponsored bill decriminalizing small amounts of marijuanaIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0981 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Taken off notice in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Larry Miller, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0981 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “decriminalizes the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana or less than five marijuana plants”
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