Rick Staples
Rick Staples (born March 12, 1970)[1] is an American politician who currently serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives. A Democrat, he represents District 15, which includes parts of the city of Knoxville.[2]
Rick Staples | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Knoxville, Tennessee |
Early life and education
Staples attended Holston High School in Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee. He is an account executive.[1]
Legislative history
Rick Staples was elected in 2016, succeeding Joe Armstrong, who had been convicted of a felony for a false tax return the previous August, and was thus ineligible to run for reelection.[3]
Staples has served on multiple committees, including the Commerce Committee, Banking & Investments Subcommittee, Finance, Ways, & Means Committee, Finance, Ways, & Means Subcommittee, State Committee, Departments & Agencies Subcommittee, Joint Pensions and Insurance Committee.[1]
References
- "Representative Rick Staples". capitol.tn.gov. Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- State House District 15 (PDF) (Map). Tennessee General Assembly.
- Boehnke, Megan (November 8, 2016). "Rick Staples wins House seat previously held by Joe Armstrong". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-07-07.