Born on October 21, 1952

Married, husband Jim, four children

Presbyterian

Attorney

J.D., Nashville School of Law

Member, Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Member, Senate Judiciary Committee

Member, Joint Fiscal Review Committee

FOR DECRIM

Sponsored legislation to decriminalize 1 ounce of marirjuana 

http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SB1116.pdf

Voted AGAINST stripping Memphis and Nashville of Decrim. Voted “No” on HB0173/SB0173

As enacted, clarifies that state law preempts local government enactments with respect to the regulation of and appropriate sanctions for conduct involving drugs and other similar substances.