Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson's Station) has named State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) Chairman of the House Consumer Subcommittee.

The 7-member subcommittee will be responsible for all matters and legislation impacting Tennessee's consumers.

"Representative Sparks is a passionate, dedicated servant for his community and for Tennessee," said Speaker Casada. "I appreciate his willingness to serve in this important leadership role and as a member of our General Assembly, and I know he will be successful."

"I am honored to be named Chairman of the House Consumer Subcommittee by Speaker Casada, and I am excited to lead," said Representative Sparks. "My colleagues and I are committed to protecting Tennessee's consumers and ensuring our state remains open for business."

Representative Sparks was officially sworn in to office on Jan. 8, 2019.

He will also serve as a member of the House Consumer & Human Resources, House Insurance, and House Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committees, as well as the House Property & Casualty Subcommittee. Sparks lives in Smyrna and represents Tennessee House District 49, which includes a portion of Rutherford County.