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| State Representative Susan Lynn Working hard for Wilson & Sumner Counties |
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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
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
Rep Lynn will continue to fight for
Greater reductions in the sales tax
Taxpayer transparency web site
Firmly and unshakably against a state income tax
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
Rep Lynn will continue to fight for
Greater reductions in the sales tax
Taxpayer transparency web site
Fighting Illegal Immigration
Banned Matricula Consular Cards
Banned state contractors from employing or
subcontracting 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
Makes employers use Basic Pilot Program to identify
illegal workers
Made Trafficing of illegal aliens an offense
Banned Matricula Consular Cards
Banned state contractors from employing or
subcontracting 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
Makes employers use Basic Pilot Program to identify
illegal workers
Made Trafficing of illegal aliens an offense
Improving 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
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
Crime
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
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
Tougher sex offender laws
Tougher Meth laws
Family Values
Constitutional Amendment defining Marriage
Elderly Tax relief 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 Tax relief 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
Worker's compensation reform
State must notify license holders when law changes
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
Regulatory flexibility act
Cable Choice Bill
Medical Malpractice reform
Open Government Act
Worker's compensation reform
State must notify license holders when law changes
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
Ethics Reform
Conflict of interest reports for state and local elected
officials
Put the Registry of Election Finance on-line
Established state Ethics Commission
Limit on cash contributions
On-line campaign finance reports
On-line disclosures
Conflict of interest reports for state and local elected
officials
Put the Registry of Election Finance on-line
Established state Ethics Commission
Limit on cash contributions
On-line campaign finance reports
On-line disclosures
Secure Elections
Passed paper trail bill
Scanned signatures present at polls
Check for duplicate voters in other states
Restricting Social Security Numbers on voter reg
card
Sunsetted Judicial Selection Commission
Passed paper trail bill
Scanned signatures present at polls
Check for duplicate voters in other states
Restricting Social Security Numbers on voter reg
card
Sunsetted Judicial Selection Commission
Improving State Roads
Move over law to protect our troopers
Resolution asking Congress to refrain from imposing
earmarks, mandates and binding regulations
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
Vietnam Veterans Completion
Cleared Adams Lane mess
Beckwith Road Interchange
Rt. 109 advancement
Mount Juliet Road Interchange
Healthcare
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
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
2nd amendment rights
Reciprocity with other states
Local governments may open ranges to the public
Defeated ammunition serial number bill
Reciprocity with other states
Local governments may open ranges to the public
Defeated ammunition serial number bill