Politician Info
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Sam Whitson (R - TN)
Holds office State House District 65
Biography
Born April 11, 1954
Married, wife Pam, two children, five grandchildren
Methodist
Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
U.S. Army War College
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
University of Oklahoma, Master of Public Administration
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
Member, House Health CommitteeMember, House Transportation 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.
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