State Senator Mark Pody has been appointed 1st Vice-Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee. The appointment was made by Lt. Governor Randy McNally as the General Assembly prepares to close the 2019 organizational session on Saturday.
According to Senator Pody, “Our transportation system is of vital importance for the safety and convenience of citizens across Tennessee. It also makes a crucial contribution to our state’s economic development and growth, paving the way for new and better paying jobs. I appreciate the opportunity to serve in the leadership of this committee and look forward to working with my colleagues to improve Tennessee’s transportation system.”
Pody will also serve as a member of the Government Operations Committee and the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The Government Operations Committee reviews all department and agencies of state government to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Energy Committee’s scope includes review of legislation related to Tennessee’s hunting and fishing laws, state parks, energy conservation, agriculture, preservation of natural resources and fostering the state’s tourism industry.
Pody represents district 17 in the Tennessee Senate which includes Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Macon, Smith and Wilson Counties.
