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310 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0204

Phone #: (615) 741-2061
Fax #: (615) 253-0286

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P.O. Box 176
5224 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, TN 37807
Phone (865) 992-6254
  Nashville Address 310 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0204
Phone (615) 741-2061



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Biography
<B><I>Biographical Information</i></b> <ul> <li>Born February 6, 1955, Knoxville, TN </li> <li>Single</li> <li>Hubbs Grove Baptist Church </li> <li>Antique auto restoration </li> <li>B.A. in Health and Physical Education from Lincoln Memorial University 1985</li> <li>Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges</li> </ul> <b><i>Public Office</i></b> <ul> <li>Senate member of the 100th through 105th General Assemblies </li> <li>House member of the 97th through 99th General Assemblies</li> <li>Secretary, Senate Education Committee </li> <li>Member, Senate Conservation

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SJR0930Memorials Recognition05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0931Memorials Recognition05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0932Memorials Death05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0933Memorials Death05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0942Memorials Recognition05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0945Memorials Death05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0948Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0949Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0950Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0951Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0952Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0953Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0954Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0956Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0957Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0958Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0959Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0960Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0961Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0962Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SJR0963Memorials Academic Achievement05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SB3341Education Dept. Of, Local Education Agency, School Boards05/02/2008Enrolled and ready for signatures
SB3913Highway Signs05/02/2008Enrolled and ready for signatures
SB3914Highway Signs05/02/2008Enrolled and ready for signatures
SB4212Education, Election Laws05/01/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0986Memorials Recognition05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0987Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0988Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0989Memorials Death05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0993Memorials Death05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0994Memorials Death05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1008Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1009Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1010Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1011Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1012Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1013Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1014Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1052Memorials Interns05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1056Memorials Academic Achievement05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR0905Memorials Death04/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3899Education, Election Laws, Local Education Agency04/21/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0827Memorials Death04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0854Memorials Death04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0856Memorials Professional Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0857Memorials Professional Achievement04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB4122Local Government General04/15/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SJR0639Memorials Congress04/14/2008Referred to Finance
SR0250Memorials Death04/10/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0813Memorials Recognition04/04/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0814Memorials Recognition04/04/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0746Memorials Recognition03/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0765Memorials Recognition03/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0766Memorials Death03/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2721Special License Plates03/27/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3900Hawkins County03/27/2008Companion became Private Chapter 74
SB3915Highway Signs03/26/2008Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SJR0717Memorials Recognition03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0718Memorials Death03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0729Memorials Recognition03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0736Memorials Recognition03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB4238Hancock County03/17/2008Passed second consideration held on desk.
SR0230Memorials Professional Achievement03/13/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0231Memorials Professional Achievement03/13/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0232Memorials Personal Occasion03/13/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0233Memorials Professional Achievement03/13/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB4237Registers Of Deeds, Taxes Real Property03/10/2008Referred to Senate Delayed Bills Comm.
SJR0672Memorials Recognition02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0673Memorials Recognition02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0693Memorials Professional Achievement02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0703Memorials Personal Occasion02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SR0227Memorials Recognition02/26/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0648Memorials Recognition02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0649Memorials Professional Achievement02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0650Memorials Recognition02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0651Memorials Recognition02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0653Memorials Death02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0668Memorials Sports02/20/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3843Business And Commerce, Public Health, Tobacco Tobacco Products02/15/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of C,L&A Comm
SJR0666Memorials Recognition02/13/2008Re-Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SR0213Memorials Death01/31/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0214Memorials Recognition01/31/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0215Memorials Recognition01/31/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0196Memorials Death01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0199Memorials Heroism01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0205Memorials Recognition01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0206Memorials Recognition01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0207Memorials Death01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0208Memorials Recognition01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0209Memorials Recognition01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0210Memorials Recognition01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0211Memorials Personal Occasion01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SR0212Memorials Death01/24/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB3332Lottery Scholarships And Programs01/23/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Ed. Comm.
SB2722Marriage01/17/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SJR0576Memorials Recognition06/20/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0577Memorials Death06/20/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0579Memorials Recognition06/20/2007Signed by Governor.
SB0919Law Enforcement, Motor Vehicles06/12/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SR0186Memorials Recognition06/07/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SB2374Hawkins County06/01/2007Companion became Private Chapter 42
SJR0473Naming And Designating05/23/2007Signed by Governor.
SB0820Recreation, Taxes, Taxes Amusement, Taxes Sales05/22/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Tax Sub Committee of F,W&M.
SB2347Cumberland Gap05/03/2007Companion became Private Chapter 32
SB1058County Government, County Officers, Salaries And Benefits05/02/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate St&L Gov't Comm.
SB0815Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration, Trailers04/25/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm.
SB1991Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration04/25/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Trans Comm.
SB0821Lottery Scholarships And Programs, Military04/11/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Ed. Comm.
SB1060Education04/11/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Ed. Comm.
SB1987Lottery Scholarships And Programs04/11/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Ed. Comm.
SB0817Hawkins County04/04/2007Companion became Private Chapter 9
SB0818Hawkins County04/04/2007Companion became Private Chapter 10
SB0819Rogersville04/04/2007Companion became Private Chapter 8
SB2322Museums04/03/2007Failed In Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 5 PNV 0
SB1061Education, Local Education Agency, Teachers Principals And School Personnel03/16/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Ed. Comm.
SB1059Consumer Protection, Real Property, Sewage03/05/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1502Insurance Health Accident, Tenncare03/05/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1988Health Care, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Insurance Health Accident03/05/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1989Consumer Protection, Insurance Companies Agents Brokers Policies03/05/2007Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB1984Pensions And Retirement Benefits, State Employees02/21/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
SB1985State Government02/21/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Delayed Bill Comm.
SB1986Fines And Penalties, Litter Control02/21/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1990Children's Services Dept. Of, Correctional Programs, Juvenile Offenders, Juveniles02/21/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB0814Criminal Offenses02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB0816Fees, Marriage02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
SB1198Alcoholic Beverages02/12/2007Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Governor Comm.
SJR1159Memorials Academic Achievement
SJR1160Memorials Academic Achievement
SJR1161Memorials Death
SJR1162Memorials Recognition
SJR1163Memorials Recognition
SJR1177Memorials Death
SJR1178Memorials Death
SJR1179Memorials Retirement
SJR1188Memorials Personal Occasion
SJR1199Memorials Sports
SJR1200Memorials Retirement
SJR1203Memorials Recognition
SJR1204Memorials Death
SJR1210Memorials Death
SJR1224Memorials Recognition


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB2001Medicine Practice Of, Tort Liability And Reform05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SB3195County Clerks05/05/2008Transmitted to Governor for action.
SR0263Memorials Death05/02/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR1072Memorials Interns05/02/2008Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (1) Calendar for 05/07/2008
SJR1082Memorials Recognition05/02/2008Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (1) Calendar for 05/07/2008
SB3277Pensions And Retirement Benefits, Public Employees05/01/2008Am. withdrawn.(Amendment 1 of 1 - SA1411)
SB3280Open Meetings, Public Records05/01/2008Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
SB3836Commerce And Insurance Dept. Of, Sports, Titles Short05/01/2008Placed on Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Calendar for 05/06/2008
SB4181Finance And Administration Dept. Of, Health Care, Tenncare05/01/2008Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
SJR0941Memorials Sports05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1005Memorials Recognition05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1020Memorials Interns05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1055Memorials Death05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SJR1057Memorials Interns05/01/2008Senate Joint Resolution placed on House consent Calendar for 5/6/08
SB0277Comptroller State, Lottery Scholarships And Programs04/30/2008Action Deferred in Senate F,W&M Comm. to next Calendar
SB2397Lottery Scholarships And Programs04/30/2008Action Deferred in Senate F,W&M Comm. to next Calendar
SJR0662General Assembly Studies, Health Care04/30/2008Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to Study Committee
SB2581Children04/29/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0823Highway Signs04/29/2008Recommended for Passage if Am. Referred to: Finance, Ways & Means Committee
SB2931Education04/28/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0892Naming And Designating04/23/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2400Commerce And Insurance Dept. Of04/22/2008Public Chapter 690
SB3333Highway Signs04/22/2008Public Chapter 696
SB4130Employees Employers, Firefighters04/22/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2729Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration04/21/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3999Auctions And Auctioneers, Motor Vehicle Commission, Motor Vehicles04/21/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0701Naming And Designating04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0702Naming And Designating04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0825Memorials Recognition04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0833Memorials Recognition04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0845Memorials Death04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0864Memorials Recognition04/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB3822Mining And Quarrying, Water Pollution04/16/2008Recommended for Passage w/ am., Referred to Senate Calendar Comm. Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
SB4108Education Higher, Students04/16/2008Recommended for pass; Referred to Senate Calendar Comm.
SB2724Highways Roads And Bridges04/15/2008Public Chapter 684
SB2974Arts, Special License Plates04/15/2008Public Chapter 673
SB3135Highway Signs04/15/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2582Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities Dept. Of04/14/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3533Special License Plates04/14/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB4081Holidays And Days Of Special Observance04/10/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0604General Assembly Statement Of Intent Or Position04/10/2008Failed in Calendar & Rules
SJR0901Memorials Congress04/10/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate F,W&M Comm.
SB3651Environment And Conservation Department Of, Water Pollution04/09/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate E,C&T Comm.
SB3956Taxes, Water, Water Pollution04/08/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Tax Sub Committee of F,W&M.
SB3182County Officers04/04/2008Recommended for pass; Referred to Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SB3888Insurance Companies Agents Brokers Policies, Law Enforcement, Local Government General, Motor Vehicles04/04/2008Companion became Public Chapter 651
SB2670General Assembly, Pensions And Retirement Benefits04/03/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB4032Victims' Rights04/03/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB2651Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities Dept. Of, Mental Retardation04/02/2008Recommended For Passage Referred to: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm.
SJR0757Memorials Death03/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2958Election Laws03/27/2008Public Chapter 635
SB3865Decherd03/27/2008Companion became Private Chapter 70
SB4078Winchester03/27/2008Companion became Private Chapter 71
SB4044Highway Signs03/26/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0735Naming And Designating03/24/2008Assigned to Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of TR
SB3980Domestic Violence03/20/2008Companion House Bill Substituted (sends Senate Bill to deAdopted bill file)
SJR0812Memorials Death03/18/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2643Holidays And Days Of Special Observance03/17/2008Public Chapter 613
SB2858Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration, Safety Dept. Of03/13/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SR0239Memorials Interns03/13/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB2709Holidays And Days Of Special Observance03/11/2008Public Chapter 610
SB2907Driver Licenses03/11/2008Public Chapter 611
SJR0711Memorials Death03/06/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0756Memorials Death03/06/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB2623Dui/dwi Offenses03/03/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3488Criminal Offenses03/03/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3600Criminal Offenses03/03/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0674Memorials Death02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0690Memorials Death02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0696Memorials Death02/29/2008Signed by Governor.
SB2565Special License Plates02/28/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB2681Revenue Dept. Of, Special License Plates02/28/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3425Special License Plates02/28/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB3840County Government, Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicles Titling And Registration02/28/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0593General Assembly Confirmation Of Appointment, Tennessee Regulatory Authority02/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0712General Assembly Confirmation Of Appointment, Tennessee Regulatory Authority02/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0713General Assembly Confirmation Of Appointment, Tennessee Regulatory Authority02/28/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0714General Assembly Confirmation Of Appointment02/28/2008Substitued for House Joint Resolution 925
SJR0127Abortion, Constitutional Amendments02/26/2008Failed In Subcommittee Public Health and Family Assistance of HHouse Resolution of Health & Human...
SB2608Highway Signs02/25/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB2673Game And Fish Laws, Licenses, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency02/25/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SR0225Memorials Personal Occasion02/21/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SB2934Revenue Dept. Of, Special License Plates02/14/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB1157Disabled - Aid To02/13/2008Recommended for Passage w/ am., Referred to Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Ayes 7, Nays 0 P...
SB4076Insurance Companies Agents Brokers Policies02/12/2008Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate C,L&A Comm.
SB2875Education Dept. Of, Scholarships And Financial Aid, Education02/07/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SJR0598Memorials Recognition01/25/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0608Memorials Recognition01/25/2008Signed by Governor.
SJR0628Memorials Academic Achievement01/25/2008Signed by Governor.
SB0023Criminal Offenses01/17/2008Received from Senate, held on House desk.
SB2642Lottery Scholarships And Programs01/16/2008Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Ed. Comm.
SR0202Memorials Recognition01/16/2008Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0046Constitutional Amendments, Lottery Charitable01/16/2008Assigned to Subcommittee State Government of S&LG
SB0789Attorneys At Law, District Attorneys07/12/2007Public Chapter 565
SB0826Disabled Persons, General Assembly Studies07/12/2007Public Chapter 566
SB1503Health Dept. Of, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Titles Short07/12/2007Public Chapter 574
SB2048Sexual Offenders07/12/2007Public Chapter 587
SB0064Sexual Offenders06/27/2007Public Chapter 465
SB0066Education Higher, Military06/27/2007Public Chapter 506
SB0402Human Services Dept. Of06/27/2007Public Chapter 467
SB2235Criminal Offenses, Criminal Procedure, Sentencing06/27/2007Companion became Public Chapter 501
SJR0572Memorials Professional Achievement06/20/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0588Memorials Death06/20/2007Signed by Governor.
SB0004Highway Signs06/19/2007Public Chapter 400
SB0756Boards And Commissions, Health Dept. Of, Pharmacy Pharmacists06/19/2007Public Chapter 407
SB2054Education, Local Government General, Titles Short06/19/2007Public Chapter 326
SB2187Military, Public Employees, Salaries And Benefits06/19/2007Companion became Public Chapter 360
SR0192Memorials Personal Occasion06/19/2007Signed by Senate Speaker
SJR0546Memorials Public Service06/19/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0320General Assembly Studies06/18/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0498Memorials Death06/13/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0514Memorials Death06/13/2007Signed by Governor.
SJR0536