Sen. Steve Southerland
Total votes
21,653
all sessions
Attendance
92%
1,637 missed
Lower than 84% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Lower than 87% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,724
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
4
assignments
21,653 roll-call votes
Voting record
Yea
21,391
voted in favor
Nay
223
voted against
Absent
1,637
missed votes
Total cast
21,653
across all sessions
Crossed party
184
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 213
Courts, Administrative Office of the - As enacted, authorizes the administrative director to obtain a criminal history background check through the TBI and FBI on any applicant for employment; permits the administrative director to establish the job titles or classifications to which the background check requirement applies; and requires the office to pay for the cost of the background checks. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 3, Part 8.
Yea
Passed
32–0
Feb 13, 2017
HJR 73
Memorials, Recognition - Marvin Keener, Rhea County Republican of the Year -
Yea
Passed
33–0
Feb 13, 2017
SB 57
Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of communication disorders and sciences to June 30, 2021. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 63, Chapter 17.
Yea
Passed
33–0
Feb 13, 2017
HJR 63
Memorials, Personal Achievement - John Thomas Glasner, Eagle Scout -
Yea
Passed
30–0
Feb 9, 2017
HJR 66
Memorials, Recognition - Chalan Gabriella Sanders, World's Pre-Teen Miss Tennessee Tourism -
Yea
Passed
30–0
Feb 9, 2017
SB 139
Equalization Board - As enacted, revises notice requirements for final decisions reached by county boards of equalization to require inclusion of the taxpayer's right to electronically file an appeal to the state board, the current address of the state board, all relevant statutory deadlines, and other information required by the state board. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-1411.
Yea
Passed
30–0
Feb 9, 2017
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