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Debra Moody
House District81
Incumbent
Republican
Covington
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Candidate is running in a contested General Election.
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Would you support or oppose legislation that would prohibit abortion except when necessary to prevent the death of the mother?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make sexual orientation a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make gender identity/expression a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose a bill to amend Tennessee’s marriage statute to expressly authorize the issuance of marriage licenses to two people of the same sex?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation that would establish a $15 per hour minimum wage in Tennessee?
Oppose
Do you support or oppose the proposition that a person should be allowed by law to use the bathroom or locker room that corresponds to the gender they identify with?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose a law creating the office of Solicitor General, a lawyer to serve as the state’s advocate in the court systems, to be appointed by the General Assembly?
Support
Do you support or oppose the U.S. Department of Justice redefining the word “sex” to also include gender identity for purposes of Title VII and Title IX?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation, like Insure Tennessee, that would expand Medicaid coverage in TN beyond the Medicaid eligible population?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation that would prohibit state courts or any local government from ordering a privately owned business to participate in activities associated with solemnization or celebration of a marriage through the provision of goods or services if participating would violate their beliefs regarding the nature of marriage?
Support
Do you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation to award all of Tennessee’s Electors in a presidential election to the Party of the candidate who wins the national popular vote?
Oppose
Do you support or oppose the legalization of horse racing tracks in Tennessee at which bets can be placed on races?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose a nominee to the TN Supreme Court if there is credible evidence that the nominee believes the state or federal constitution should be viewed or interpreted as a “living” document?
Oppose
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Explain your view of state government’s role in relation to economic growth and/or job creation.
Government does not create jobs. Advancing free enterprise & getting government obstacles out of the way helps create the climate for the private sector to create jobs .
Explain your views regarding the roles state government and parents have in elementary and secondary education.
I believe in parental choice in the education of their children. State government should make sure the districts have sound financing and proper accountability.
What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever done or accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?
Since serving in the Tn House of Representatives, being the House sponsor of HB0138, Individualized Savings Account for Special Needs Students was a very satisfying accomplishment. This allows parents of children with certain special needs to customize the education of their children. To know that these parents now have the opportunity & flexibility to pursue the provider that best suits their child's needs is something I am grateful to have been involved with. Along with that, the experience of working with the Tn Dept of Ed & stakeholders in writing the rules & procedures for ISAs, has also been very rewarding.
What personal qualities or experiences do you think will best serve you in your role as a state legislator?
i enjoy people and have been told I'm a good listener. I am also accessible and involved in the community. Serving on the board of directors of a non profit organization provided me the opportunity to gain expertise in areas that are interval to the duties of a legislator. Also, as the mother of four children, I have certainly handled various situations , which was perfect preparation for serving in the legislature!
What bill passed in the last General Assembly that you would have voted against and why, or what bill did not pass in the last General Assembly that you wish had passed and why?
There was a bill for a pilot program of 100 qualifying schools to implement The Leader in Me , which is incorporated into every subject & lived out wherever the students & staff go. This program teaches the "soft skills" so many employers are desperate for & according to parent testimony, has changed their parenting skills & affected, for the better, the whole family's lives. Unfortunately, the bill could not single out one program, so it was changed to , a character building program. The bill made it to finance but was not funded. A school in my district has seen dramatic improvements in discipline issues, attendance & academic achievement. I believe this program was a big part of these improvements & would like for other schools to have the opportunity to see what could happen with their students.