east tennessee pest control association

PUBLIC POLICY

We hear a lot of people talk about public policy, whether it’s in conversations surrounding politics, climate change, health, or other topics. However, have you ever really stopped and asked what is it and why it matters?

Even if you don’t consider yourself politically involved, public policy isn’t something that should be overlooked or dismissed. In fact, public policy plays a big role in your own day-to-day personal and professional life. So, what is public policy why is it important?

Essentially, public policy is a set of laws, guidelines, and actions decided and taken by governments in order to work in favor of the public. Public policy can dictate things such as: which laws are passed, where funding goes, and which topics concern the general public.

Public policy plays a crucial role in forming the guidelines and principles of a society, so they’re a necessary part of governing and politics.

ETPCA is a tireless advocate for the pest management companies in Tennessee. As a Joint State with NPMA, we partner to monitor and act on significant legislation and regulations that could improve or threaten the business environment for pest professionals.

The Tennessee General Assembly meets in Nashville each year beginning at noon on the second Tuesday of January.  Each General Assembly meets 90 session days over a two-year period. Generally, legislative sessions last from mid-January through late April or May of each year.  The General Assembly has 33 Senators and 99 Representatives.

The 112th General Assembly Senate is composed of 27 Republicans, and 6 Democrats, elected to four-year terms, one Independent serving an interim term.

The 112th General Assembly House of Representatives is composed of 73 Republicans and 26 Democrats elected in even-numbered years to two-year terms.