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| State Representative Susan Lynn Working hard for Wilson & Sumner Counties |
| Carroll Gallatin Gladeville Hendersonville Laguardo Lebanon Leeville Martha Mount Juliet Oakland |
A Successful Record
Representative Lynn's work in the Tennessee General Assembly has been very productive...
Representative Lynn's work in the Tennessee General Assembly has been very productive...
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Immigration Bills
Public Chapter 351, 2003
The Department of Safety shall not accept matricula
consular cards as proof of identification for driver license
application and issuance purposes.
Public Chapter 878, 2006
Requires those who contract or bid to contract with the state
to attest that they will not knowingly use services of illegal
immigrants. Prevents any person from contracting with the
state or any state entity, or bidding for such a contract, for a
period of one year from the discovery that the person receives
services from illegal immigrants.
Public Chapter 351, 2003
The Department of Safety shall not accept matricula
consular cards as proof of identification for driver license
application and issuance purposes.
Public Chapter 878, 2006
Requires those who contract or bid to contract with the state
to attest that they will not knowingly use services of illegal
immigrants. Prevents any person from contracting with the
state or any state entity, or bidding for such a contract, for a
period of one year from the discovery that the person receives
services from illegal immigrants.
Keeping Taxes Low
Firmly and unshakably against a state income tax
Voted to stop Governor's bunker three times
Fought & voted against breaking the Copeland Cap
Opposed stream-lined sales tax
Reduced sales tax on food
Created sales tax holiday
Defeated FONCE changes
Amended law to ensure a gas tax holiday
Restored state shared taxes to local government
Restored 10 million dollars to TDOT
Firmly and unshakably against a state income tax
Voted to stop Governor's bunker three times
Fought & voted against breaking the Copeland Cap
Opposed stream-lined sales tax
Reduced sales tax on food
Created sales tax holiday
Defeated FONCE changes
Amended law to ensure a gas tax holiday
Restored state shared taxes to local government
Restored 10 million dollars to TDOT
Fighting Illegal Immigration in our state
Banned use Matricula Consular Cards
Penalty for state contractors that employ or
subcontract with illegal immigrants
Took drivers licenses away from illegals
Took driving certificates away from illegals
Established 287 G Program for State Troopers
Banned use of ITIN numbers
Making employers use Basic Pilot Program to
identify illegal workers
Notaries must be US citizens
Created the offense of Trafficing of illegal aliens
Banned use Matricula Consular Cards
Penalty for state contractors that employ or
subcontract with illegal immigrants
Took drivers licenses away from illegals
Took driving certificates away from illegals
Established 287 G Program for State Troopers
Banned use of ITIN numbers
Making employers use Basic Pilot Program to
identify illegal workers
Notaries must be US citizens
Created the offense of Trafficing of illegal aliens
Improvements to Education
Courts must notify Principals of more crimes of
youthful offenders - Gun - Sex - Drug
Reformulated BEP
Improved state test standards
Renewed charter schools
Passed virtual school legislation
Directed lottery funds to local schools
Capitol projects for higher education
Alternative teacher licensure legislation
Financial Literacy for Tennessee high schools
Courts must notify Principals of more crimes of
youthful offenders - Gun - Sex - Drug
Reformulated BEP
Improved state test standards
Renewed charter schools
Passed virtual school legislation
Directed lottery funds to local schools
Capitol projects for higher education
Alternative teacher licensure legislation
Financial Literacy for Tennessee high schools
New Crime Laws
Tougher identity theft laws
Jessica's Law - Tougher sex offender laws
Tougher Meth laws
Lowered blood alcohol level to .08
Require ignition interlock device
Sex offenders may not live within 1000 feet of a
school, daycare, or victim
Tougher identity theft laws
Jessica's Law - Tougher sex offender laws
Tougher Meth laws
Lowered blood alcohol level to .08
Require ignition interlock device
Sex offenders may not live within 1000 feet of a
school, daycare, or victim
Family Values
Constitutional Amendment defining Marriage
Elderly property tax freeze Amendment
SJR 127
Prohibit state tax dollars for abortions
Redirect money from Planned Parenthood
Elderly Tax Relief
Faith based initiatives anti-discrimination laws for
state and local agencies
Recognition of God and religious freedom resolution
Passed Bible curriculum
Constitutional Amendment defining Marriage
Elderly property tax freeze Amendment
SJR 127
Prohibit state tax dollars for abortions
Redirect money from Planned Parenthood
Elderly Tax Relief
Faith based initiatives anti-discrimination laws for
state and local agencies
Recognition of God and religious freedom resolution
Passed Bible curriculum
Government / Business Regulations
Regulatory flexibility act
Cable Choice Bill
Medical Malpractice reform
Open Government Act
Eminent domain reform
Worker's compensation reform
State must notify license holders when law changes
Occupational License renewal every two years
Small businesses may form groups to secure a
better rate on health insurance
Metal theft bill to reduce costly theft
Improved Lien Law
Improved Retainage Law
Commuter rail tort reform
Regulatory flexibility act
Cable Choice Bill
Medical Malpractice reform
Open Government Act
Eminent domain reform
Worker's compensation reform
State must notify license holders when law changes
Occupational License renewal every two years
Small businesses may form groups to secure a
better rate on health insurance
Metal theft bill to reduce costly theft
Improved Lien Law
Improved Retainage Law
Commuter rail tort reform
Comprehensive Ethics Reform
Conflict of interest reports for state and local elected
officials
Registry of Election Finance on-line
Established state Ethics Commission
Limit on cash contributions
On-line campaign finance reports
On-line disclosures
Ethics rules for local governments
Audit process for legislator and lobbyist disclosures
Posting of committee and subcommittee votes on
line
Travel and per diem for Governor, cabinet
members, Constitutional officers & Legislators
posted on-line
Increased filing of campaign disclosures
Candidates must disclose employer and occupation
of contributors
No campaign contributions from lobbyists
No corporate contributions
Honorarium prohibition
Conflict of interest reports for state and local elected
officials
Registry of Election Finance on-line
Established state Ethics Commission
Limit on cash contributions
On-line campaign finance reports
On-line disclosures
Ethics rules for local governments
Audit process for legislator and lobbyist disclosures
Posting of committee and subcommittee votes on
line
Travel and per diem for Governor, cabinet
members, Constitutional officers & Legislators
posted on-line
Increased filing of campaign disclosures
Candidates must disclose employer and occupation
of contributors
No campaign contributions from lobbyists
No corporate contributions
Honorarium prohibition
More Secure Elections
Passed paper trail bill
Scanned signatures present at polls
Check with other states for duplicate voters
Restricting Social Security Numbers on voter reg
card
Sunset Judicial Selection Commission
Requires the purging of dead voters every 30 days
Passed paper trail bill
Scanned signatures present at polls
Check with other states for duplicate voters
Restricting Social Security Numbers on voter reg
card
Sunset Judicial Selection Commission
Requires the purging of dead voters every 30 days
Improving State Roads
Move over law to protect our troopers
Resolution asking Congress to refrain from imposing
earmarks, mandates and binding regulations
Restored 10 million dollars to TDOT
Amended law to ensure a gas tax holiday
Vietnam Veterans Completion
Cleared Adams Lane mess
Beckwith Road Interchange
Rt. 109 advancement
Mount Juliet Road Interchange
Move over law to protect our troopers
Resolution asking Congress to refrain from imposing
earmarks, mandates and binding regulations
Restored 10 million dollars to TDOT
Amended law to ensure a gas tax holiday
Vietnam Veterans Completion
Cleared Adams Lane mess
Beckwith Road Interchange
Rt. 109 advancement
Mount Juliet Road Interchange
Healthcare Initiatives
Reformed TennCare
Created TennCare Inspector General
Long term care for seniors
Allow small businesses to buy health insurance
through association pools
Reestablished high risk pool
Annual report on nursing home regulations
compliance
Health savings accounts
Hospitals must report infections
Reformed TennCare
Created TennCare Inspector General
Long term care for seniors
Allow small businesses to buy health insurance
through association pools
Reestablished high risk pool
Annual report on nursing home regulations
compliance
Health savings accounts
Hospitals must report infections
2nd amendment rights
Castle doctrine for home, car and business
Created Reciprocity with other states
Local governments may open ranges to the public
Defeated Ammunition Accountability Act
Allows directors of EMA to carry handguns pursuant
to written directive
Prohibits state, political subdivisions, and public
officials from prohibiting possession, sale or use of
firearms during a state of emergency, major disaster
Castle doctrine for home, car and business
Created Reciprocity with other states
Local governments may open ranges to the public
Defeated Ammunition Accountability Act
Allows directors of EMA to carry handguns pursuant
to written directive
Prohibits state, political subdivisions, and public
officials from prohibiting possession, sale or use of
firearms during a state of emergency, major disaster
Rep Lynn continues to fight for:
Greater reductions in the sales tax
Taxpayer transparency web site
Elimination of the Hall Income Tax
Greater reductions in the sales tax
Taxpayer transparency web site
Elimination of the Hall Income Tax