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D Dennis Powers (R - TN) JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION

Holds office State House District 36

Biography

Born September 14, 1953

Married, wife Tracy

First Baptist Church of Jacksboro

Insurance Agent

LaFollette High School

B.S. Business Administration, University of Tennessee

Member, House Business and Utilities Committee

Member, House Insurance and Banking Committee

Member, House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee

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.

Vote Smart Key Votes

HB 1875: Authorizes Commissioner of Agriculture to Exempt Industrial Hemp from Regulatory Requirements

YES

HB 109: Amends Marijuana Possession Laws

Contact Dennis Powers

Email: rep.dennis.powers@capitol.tn.gov

Web: http://www.dennishpowers.com/

Phone: 615-741-3335

Address

425 John Lewis Way North Suite 674 Cordell Hull Building

Nashville, TN 37243

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