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Jesse Chism
Politicians/Jesse Chism
Jesse Chism (D)
State Rep. (TN-85)
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
46
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Born
March 4, 1980
Contact
rep.jesse.chism@capitol.tn.govwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h85.html
Election Info
District85, TN
Current Term01/08/2019 — Present
First Elected11/06/2018
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Master of Arts, Education
Union University
2010-2012
Bachelor's of Science, Marketing; Economics
Morehouse College
1998-2003
Political Career3
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2019-present
Former High School Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Democratic Caucus Treasurer
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2021-2023
Professional Background3
President
Chism Consulting
2017-present
Program Director
Tennessee Mental Health Consumers Association
2013-2016
Former Disaster Inspector
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Organizations4
Shelby County Democratic Party
Member
Memphis/Shelby County Homeless Consortium
Member
Board of Directors for Memphis Mental Health Institute
Member
Memphis/Shelby County Consortium of Care
Member
Committees7
Calendar and Rules Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee
Joint Committee on Government Operations
State Government Committee
State and Local Government Committee
Subcommittee on Departments & Agencies

Recent Bills & Votes

0033AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release for certain offenses.Voted Yes0002AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57 and Title 67, relative to taxation.Voted No0010AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 67, relative to illegal immigration.Voted No0008AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38 and Section 49-7-118, relative to commissioned police officers on college and university campuses.Voted Yes0022AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.Voted No
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
46
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Born
March 4, 1980
Contact
rep.jesse.chism@capitol.tn.govwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h85.html