Tennessee House of Representatives
Niceley served in the Tennessee House from 1988 to 1992 (96th and 97th Tennessee General Assemblies). He was elected again in 2004 to serve in the 104th General Assembly, and won re-election in 2006 and 2008 to serve in the 105th and 106th General Assemblies. During his time as a State Representative, he has been a member of the House Agriculture Committee, the House Conservation and Environment Committee, House Environment Subcommittee, and the House Parks and Tourism Subcommittee.
Locally, Niceley serves with the Farm Bureau, which enables financial services to farmers, and the National Rifle Association.
Niceley has argued against making cockfighting a felony in Tennessee and helped defeat a bill raising the $50.00 fine to $2,500.00, saying that cockfighting is a cultural tradition "They pay their taxes. They're not bothering anybody. I don't know what the big deal is." He also noted it brings in tourist dollars from other states. "They buy food, they stay in hotels, they buy gas,” he said. Chattanooga Free Press, May 21, 2011.
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