Politician Info
F Ken Yager (R - TN) JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION

Holds office State Senate District 12

Biography

Born January 5, 1947

Married, two children

Assistant Professor of History and Law, Roane State Community College

Assistant Broker, Roane Realty, Rockwood

Baptist

J.D., University of Memphis (1977)

M.S., University of Tennessee at Martin (1972)

B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin (1969)

Chair, Senate State and Local Government Committee

Member, Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Member, Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Member, Joint Fiscal Review Committee

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

AGAINST DECRIM

Voted IN FAVOR of stripping Memphis and Nashville ofDecrim. Votes “Aye” on HB0173/SB0173

As enacted, clarifies thatstate law preempts local government enactments with respect to the regulationof and appropriate sanctions for conduct involving drugs and other similarsubstances. 

Contact Ken Yager

Email: sen.ken.yager@capitol.tn.gov

Web: http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/senate/members/s12.html

Phone: 615-741-1449

Address

425 Representative John Lewis Way North Suite 704 Cordell Hull Building

Nashville, TN 37243

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