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306 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0218

Phone #: :(615) 741-1999

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819 Plantation Boulevard
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone:(615) 230-8586
Fax (615) 253-0207
 
Nashville Address 306 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0218
Phone:(615) 741-1999<


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Biography
<B><I>Biographical Information</I></B> <UL> <LI>Born January 16, 1951, Baltimore, Maryland</LI> <LI>Married to Dr. David Black with three children</LI> <LI>Lutheran</LI> <LI>Registered Nurse</LI> <LI>A.S.N. from Anne Arundel College in Annapolis, Maryland (1971)</LI> <LI>B.S.N. from Belmont University (1991)</LI> <LI>Rotarian of the Year 1993 by Hendersonville Rotary Club</LI> <LI>Leadership Sumner Distinquished Alumni 1998</LI> <LI>Sumner County YMCA Volunteer of the Year 2001</LI> <LI>American Cancer Society Legislator of the Year 2003</LI> <LI>Tennessee Right to Life Legislator of the Year 2004</LI> </UL> <

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB1157Disabled - Aid To07/02/2008Public Chapter 1168
SB3150Aged Persons07/02/2008Public Chapter 1178
SB4011Health Care, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Titles Short07/02/2008Public Chapter 1186
SB4012Children And Youth Commission On07/02/2008Public Chapter 1197
SB2832Health Care, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Public Health06/20/2008Public Chapter 1126
SB3145Health Care, Health Dept. Of, Public Health06/20/2008Companion became Public Chapter 1154
SB3219Child Abuse, Child Custody And Support, Children, Children's Services Dept. Of06/20/2008Companion became Public Chapter 1146
SB2609Education06/11/2008Public Chapter 1063
SB1862Regional Authorities And Special Districts06/06/2008Companion became Public Chapter 1042
SB2623Dui/dwi Offenses06/06/2008Public Chapter 957
SB3198Public Health06/06/2008Public Chapter 1029
SB3970Municipal Government06/06/2008Companion became Public Chapter 1049
SJR1212Memorials Academic Achievement06/06/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1213Memorials Academic Achievement06/06/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1215Naming And Designating06/02/2008Placed on Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Calendar for 05/21/2008
SB1182Election Laws05/23/2008Public Chapter 895
SB1183Tort Liability And Reform05/23/2008Public Chapter 918
SJR1058Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1059Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1060Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1061Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1062Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1063Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1064Memorials Academic Achievement05/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SB1162Criminal Offenses05/21/2008Re-Referred to Calendar & Rules
SJR0968Memorials Personal Occasion05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0995Memorials Retirement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0996Memorials Recognition05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1035Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1036Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1037Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1038Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1039Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1040Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1041Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1042Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1043Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1044Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1045Memorials Interns05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1046Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1047Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1048Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1049Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1050Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR1051Memorials Academic Achievement05/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SB1158Child Custody And Support, Children, Divorce Annulment And Alimony05/13/2008Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SB2659Taxes, Taxes Excise, Taxes Franchise05/13/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm.
SJR0278Memorials Academic Achievement05/13/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SJR0279Memorials Academic Achievement05/13/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SB3968Boards And Commissions, Contractors05/12/2008Public Chapter 861
SB3971Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Public Health05/12/2008Companion became Public Chapter 874
SB2614Hospitals And Health Care Facilities05/08/2008Public Chapter 764
SB2756Sexual Offenders05/08/2008Public Chapter 714
SB3148Sexual Offenders04/30/2008Referred to: Senate Calendar Comm.
SB3345Budget Procedures, Finance And Administration Dept. Of, Highways Roads And Bridges, Titles Short, Transportation Dept. Of04/29/2008Senate Reset on Calendar for 5/1/2008
SB3347Child Custody And Support04/29/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Jud Comm.
SJR0891Memorials Sports04/23/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2833Motor Vehicles04/22/2008Public Chapter 693
SR0254Memorials Professional Achievement04/22/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0863Memorials Death04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0867Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0868Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0869Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0870Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0871Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0872Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0873Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0874Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0875Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0876Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0877Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0878Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0879Memorials Academic Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2612Education, Local Education Agency04/15/2008Public Chapter 683
SJR0822General Assembly Statement Of Intent Or Position04/14/2008Referred to State & Local
SB2755Drugs, Pharmacy Pharmacists, Public Health04/09/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SJR0811Memorials Sports04/04/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2394Westmoreland03/27/2008Private Chapter 75
SB3149Animal Control03/27/2008Public Chapter 639
SB4218Greenbrier03/27/2008Companion became Private Chapter 72
SB3146Child Custody And Support03/18/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Jud. Comm.
SJR0721Memorials Personal Achievement03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2611Robertson County03/11/2008Companion became Private Chapter 64
SB3346Insurance Health Accident03/11/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SJR0747Highway Signs03/10/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate TranSenate Comm.
SJR0707Memorials Sports03/06/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0708Memorials Recognition03/06/2008Signed by Governor.
SB1851Motor Vehicles, Revenue Dept. Of02/29/2008Companion became Public Chapter 605
SJR0697Memorials Retirement02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3144Anatomical Gifts, Driver Licenses, Safety Dept. Of02/27/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate TranSenate comm
SJR0127Abortion, Constitutional Amendments02/26/2008Failed In Subcommittee Public Health and Family Assistance of HHouse Resolution of Health & Human...
SJR0634Memorials Recognition02/07/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3969Revenue Dept. Of, Taxes, Taxes Sales02/06/2008Referred to Senate Tax Sub Comm.
SB4013Education02/06/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Ed. Comm.
SB4059Appropriations, Budget Procedures, General Assembly02/05/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm.
SB3871Immigrants01/31/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB3147Animals And Animal Cruelty01/29/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB2613Education, General Assembly, Safety01/23/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Ed. Comm.
SB3343Sumner County01/23/2008Passed second consideration held on desk. Local Bill
SB3344Hospitals And Health Care Facilities01/23/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB3518Motor Vehicles01/23/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB2757Schools Home01/17/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Ed. Comm.
SB2830Correction Dept. Of01/17/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB2831Health Care, Health Dept. Of, Public Health01/17/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SR0198Memorials Personal Occasion01/17/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB2615Hospitals And Health Care Facilities01/16/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB2396Public Employees01/10/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB1152Highways Roads And Bridges, Titles Short, Transportation Dept. Of07/19/2007Public Chapter 597
SB0230Sexual Offenders07/12/2007Companion became Public Chapter 525
SB1164Health Care07/12/2007Public Chapter 540
SB2040Health Dept. Of, Nurses Nursing, Public Health, Titles Short07/12/2007Companion became Public Chapter 530
SB1167Assessors06/27/2007Public Chapter 473
SB1994Children, Criminal Offenses, Motor Vehicles, Safety, Traffic Safety06/27/2007Public Chapter 481
SJR0564Memorials Public Service06/19/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1500Criminal Offenses06/11/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SB1501Revenue Dept. Of, Taxes Sales06/11/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SB1159Banks And Financial Institutions, Mortgages06/06/2007Public Chapter 286
SB1160Real Estate Agents And Brokers06/06/2007Public Chapter 266
SB1168Audiologists And Speech Pathologists, Medical Occupations, Professions And Occupations06/06/2007Public Chapter 324
SJR0441Memorials Academic Achievement06/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0442Memorials Academic Achievement06/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0496Memorials Recognition06/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1147Child Custody And Support, Children, Courts Juvenile06/01/2007Companion became Public Chapter 245
SB1192Water Authorities06/01/2007Companion became Public Chapter 250
SB2364Portland06/01/2007Companion became Private Chapter 39
SB1786Education, Education Dept. Of, Foster Care05/29/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SB1170Highway Signs05/23/2007Public Chapter 127
SB1190Animals And Animal Cruelty05/23/2007Public Chapter 128
SB1850Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration05/23/2007Companion became Public Chapter 142
SJR0116Naming And Designating05/23/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0408Memorials Academic Achievement05/23/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0409Memorials Academic Achievement05/23/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0410Memorials Academic Achievement05/23/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0370Memorials Death05/21/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0371Memorials Professional Achievement05/21/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0404Memorials Recognition05/21/2007Signed by Governor.
SB2041Education, Lottery Scholarships And Programs05/16/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Ed. Comm.
SB1498Appeal And Review, Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Offenders05/14/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0340Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0341Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0342Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0343Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0344Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0345Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0346Memorials Academic Achievement05/10/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1499Criminal Procedure05/09/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Jud Comm.
SB1959Budget Procedures, Education, Local Education Agency05/09/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0290Memorials Academic Achievement05/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0326Memorials Academic Achievement05/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0327Memorials Academic Achievement05/04/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1181Election Laws05/01/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SB2345Gallatin05/01/2007Companion became Private Chapter 27
SB0057Teachers Principals And School Personnel04/30/2007Public Chapter 45
SB1187Alcoholic Beverages04/30/2007Public Chapter 52
SB1188Highway Signs04/30/2007Public Chapter 53
SJR0280Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0281Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0282Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0283Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0284Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0285Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0286Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0287Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0288Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0289Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0291Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0292Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0293Memorials Sports04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0294Memorials Recognition04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0301Memorials Public Service04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0302Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0303Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0304Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0305Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0306Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0307Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0308Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0309Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0310Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0311Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0312Memorials Academic Achievement04/26/2007Signed by Governor.
SR0088Memorials Interns04/25/2007Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0262Memorials Recognition04/24/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1166Blind, Human Services Dept. Of, Vending Machines04/19/2007Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SB1148Hospitals And Health Care Facilities04/18/2007Public Chapter 20
SB1156Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Medicaid And Medicare, Tenncare04/18/2007Public Chapter 25
SB1194Children, Health Care04/18/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1151Special License Plates04/05/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1173Sexual Offenses04/05/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1174Sexual Offenders04/05/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1177Sexual Offenders04/05/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1185Insurance Health Accident04/03/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate C,L&A Comm.
SJR0152Memorials Professional Achievement03/30/2007Signed by Governor.
SB0128County Government, Robertson County03/29/2007Companion became Private Chapter 2
SB1150Health Care, Health Dept. Of, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities03/28/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SJR0165Memorials Public Service03/28/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1193Professions And Occupations03/23/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SJR0077Naming And Designating03/21/2007Assigned to Subcommittee State Government of S&LG
SJR0136Memorials Public Service03/19/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0121Memorials Recognition03/13/2007Signed by House Speaker
SJR0122Memorials Death03/13/2007Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0115Memorials Congratulations03/12/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0117Memorials Death03/12/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1171Sexual Offenders03/08/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1175Sexual Offenders03/08/2007Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0078Memorials Retirement03/08/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0103Memorials Public Service03/08/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0104Memorials Sports03/08/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0069Naming And Designating03/06/2007Assigned to Subcommittee State Government of S&LG
SB1186Consumer Protection, Privacy Confidentiality, Victims' Rights03/02/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1861Corporations For Profit03/02/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1863Uniform Commercial Code03/02/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SJR0015Memorials Death02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0016Memorials Academic Achievement02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0017Memorials Retirement02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0018Memorials Death02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0019Memorials Death02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0025Memorials Congratulations02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0026Memorials Public Service02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0027Memorials Sports02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0029Memorials Public Service02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0030Memorials Heroism02/16/2007Signed by Governor.
SB1155Children, Criminal Offenses, Motor Vehicles, Safety, Traffic Safety02/14/2007Withdrawn.
SB1189Highways Roads And Bridges, Titles Short, Transportation Dept. Of02/14/2007Withdrawn.
SB1782Child Custody And Support, Human Services Dept. Of02/14/2007Withdrawn.
SJR0024Memorials Academic Achievement02/13/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0028Naming And Designating02/13/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB1149Hospitals And Health Care Facilities02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1153Children, Health Dept. Of, Public Health02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1154Anatomical Gifts02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1161Veterinarians02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1163Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Nurses Nursing02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1165County Officers, Fees, Sheriffs02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1179Methamphetamine02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1180Criminal Offenses, Methamphetamine02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1184Attorney General And Reporter, Capital Punishment02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1191Medicaid And Medicare, Tenncare02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1195Boards And Commissions, Probation And Parole02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB1852Juvenile Offenders02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1853Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities Dept. Of02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate GW,H&House Resolution Comm.
SB1854Liens02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1855Civil Procedure02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1856Attorneys At Law02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1857Juries And Jurors02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1858Courts Chancery02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1859Clerks Court02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1860