Bills John is Sponsoring:


Traffic Safety -

As introduced, requires that 95 percent of revenue from traffic violations resulting from traffic surveillance cameras be earmarked solely for educational needs of local governing entity. HB0033
Education, Higher -

As introduced, prohibits certain persons from attending public higher education institutions in this state; requires public higher education institutions in this state to develop a process to determine the lawful presence of each student applicant.HB0335
State Employees -

As enacted, requires longevity pay for eligible state employees who previously worked for health departments of home rule municipalities; establishes eligibility criteria.HB0719
Anderson County -

As introduced, subject to local approval, reallocates proceeds from the hotel/motel tax from the general fund for county general revenue, with 90 percent being allocated to the tourism fund and 10 percent, minus the trustee's commission, being allocated to the Anderson County chamber of commerce for economic development purposes.HB0774
Public Records -

As enacted, allows Anderson County register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents maintained on computers; also allows register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents at request of certain persons if practicable.HB0775
Regional Authorities and Special Districts -

As introduced, adds a representative from Oak Ridge to the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Office. HB0776
Traffic Safety -

As introduced, prohibits a traffic citation for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red at certain intersections that is based solely on evidence from a traffic surveillance camera.HB0842
Veterans -

As enacted, provides that a Tennessee Distinguished Service Medal may be awarded on behalf of the people of the state of Tennessee to an individual serving on active duty who has been killed in action, while engaging in certain military service. HB1019
General Assembly -

As introduced, directs the general assembly to appoint a committee to review all federal laws and regulations for constitutionality; requires the committee to submit for a vote of the general assembly all federal laws and regulations it deems to be invalid under the Tennessee or federal constitutions. HB1212
State Employees -

As introduced, creates financial disclosure requirements for state employee associations. HB1585
Labor -

As enacted, broadens scope of violence in the workplace laws. HB1586

John's Background

Personal Information

Born December 16, 1948 in Morganton, North Carolina

Married, His wife is Liz and they have two children

Southern Baptist

Business Consultant
Retired Air Force Fighter Pilot
Graduate of Air Force Academy, Masters in Aeronautical Sciences (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Post graduate and Professional Studies at University of Oklahoma, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee

Community Involvement

Video Ministry at Grace Baptist Church
Substitute teacher for local school system
Fraternal Order of Military Pilots
Little League Baseball
Youth Basketball

Political Philosophy

Conservative Republican

The Issues:

  1. Building Tennessee’s economy and jobs

  2. Improving education for our children

  3. Making smaller, more-effective government

  4. Improving public information on county/municipal debt

  5. Making government more open and responsive to its citizens

  6. Recognizing the imporant sacrifice of our nation’s veterans