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B Dwayne Thompson (D - TN) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Holds office State House District 96

Biography

Born October 6, 1950

Married, two children, one granddaughter

Primitive Baptist

Retired Human Resources Professional

Univeristy of Memphis, Graduate work in Business Administration

University of Memphis, B.A. in Political Science and Economics, 1973

Member, House Consumer and Human Resources Committee

Member, House Insurance and Banking Committee

Member, House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

FOR DECRIM

Voted AGAINST stripping Memphis and Nashville of Decrim.Votes “No” 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.

Position on Medical Marijuana

In favor of medical

Vote Smart Key Votes

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

YES

HB 109: Amends Marijuana Possession Laws

YES

Contact Dwayne Thompson

Email: rep.dwayne.thompson@capitol.tn.gov

Web: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h96.html

Phone: 615-741-1920

Address

425 John Lewis Way North Suite 406 Cordell Hull Building

Nashville, TN 37243

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