Candidate Directory
Tyler Overstreet
House District32
New
Independent
Harriman
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?
Oppose
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?
Undecided
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?
Undecided
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?
Support
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?
Undecided
Do you support or oppose the legalization of horse racing tracks in Tennessee at which bets can be placed on races?
Undecided
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.
Short of bank rolling economic growth & job creation from our tax revenue, I would like to see the state advocate loudly on the topic and furnish planning services to support local projects if deemed helpful & productive. I'm supportive of the state contributing to infrastructure of areas suitable for industrial development if the payback is within 5 years. There are so many details to each project that a straight-forward response is inappropriate. I do think the state should assist in creating gainful employment for our citizens, but not 100% funded by the state. Businesses are in business to make money and they too need to invest in start-up costs, albeit the state should make the decision by companies an easy decision, streamlining the process and cut out unnecessary red tape that often hampers job creation.
Explain your views regarding the roles state government and parents have in elementary and secondary education.
This question is too broad to grasp the specifics of its intent. I do think the state needs more authority in respect to collaborating with the federal government. What works from a DC perspective isn't always the best Tennessee solution.
What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever done or accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?
Parenting my two adult daughters throughout childhood supersedes all small business accomplishments on my part. To have the pleasure of watching them play, grow, achieve, mature, graduate and start their careers has been the highlife of my life.
What personal qualities or experiences do you think will best serve you in your role as a state legislator?
For over 30 years I have been a small business owner, a Master's Level Psychologist, a former school board member and a community leader in addition to being a parent.
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?
I would have supported allowing electric cooperatives to provide broadband to rural areas of our state where it is currently unavailable or subpar. This would generate income opportunities for people that does not exist today. It would support our schools and industrial development. It will pass in the future and stalling the opportunity is not fair to our residents & citizens. The Chattanooga Power Board should have been able to furnish broadband services in adjoining Bradley County.
