Politician Info
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Jason Powell (D - TN)
Holds office State House District 53
Biography
Born January 25, 1978
Married, wife Heather, two children
Episcopal
Real Estate
M.B.A., University of Memphis (currently enrolled)
M.P.A., Tennessee State University
B. A., History/Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
Member, House State Government CommitteeMember, House Business and Utilities Committee
Member, House Business and Utilities Subcommittee
Member, House Ethics Committee
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.