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Daniel Powell
House District75
New
Democrat
Cottage Grove
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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?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make gender identity/expression a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Undecided
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?
Undecided
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?
Undecided
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?
Undecided
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?
Support
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?
Support
Do you support or oppose the legalization of horse racing tracks in Tennessee at which bets can be placed on races?
Support
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?
Support
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Explain your view of state government’s role in relation to economic growth and/or job creation.
The state government has the ability to help bring more jobs into our great state. By allowing more businesses to create more jobs here in Tennessee, there will be an increase of economic growth through out the state. If more people are employed, and earning a livable wage, then they would be able to spend that money in the many businesses across the state.
Explain your views regarding the roles state government and parents have in elementary and secondary education.
State government should have more control of what is being taught in our public schools. Going back to teaching History, Mathematics, basic English, and life skills to the students. This will increase their abilities to be more useful members of society.
What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever done or accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?
Chose Not to Answer
What personal qualities or experiences do you think will best serve you in your role as a state legislator?
I have been working for the Sheriff's Office for 5 years. The job of public service is a thankless job. A state legislator is suppose to represent the needs and worries of the all the people in the district. Not just the needs of the lobbyist who don't have any interest in the people. I have been, and will always be there to help anyone not matter what their race, creed, or political affiliation.
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?
House bill 1679- which would require a loser to pays rule if a plaintiff sues a state employee as an individual and loses. This bill was created during the heat of the Jeremy Durham scandal. I believe that this bill will only keep individuals who have been harassed by their employer to not come forward due to the fact that they might have to pay the court cost if they cannot prove their burden of proof. In the case with Durham, these employees are going to be college interns or right out of college who wouldn't have the financial means to pay if they lose.
