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Mark Norris
| Mark Norris | ||
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| Tennessee State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado College, 1977 | |
| J.D. | University of Denver, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/09/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Akron, OH | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Norris graduated from Colorado College with his Bachelor's degree in 1977 and later graduated from the University of Denver Law School in 1980. He is an attorney with Adams and Reese LLP.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Norris served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • TACIR, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Norris served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Norris served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Delayed Bills | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance, Ways and Means | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
| • Business Tax | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
| • TACIR | ||||
District 32
Stanley represents Tennessee Senate District 32. District 32 includes a Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and a portion of Shelby Counties.
Issues
Redistricting
In November 2010, Norris filed five bills to be presented in the 2011 session. All but one deal with redistricting, a process that requires lawmakers to redraw legislative districts every decade after the U.S. Census numbers are in.
His grouping of bills generally “(clarify) provisions concerning districts, terms and vacancies prior to November 2012 elections,” according to bill summaries.
New lines must be approved before the 2012 election, although Norris says we may see lawmakers begin the redistricting process in late spring.[1]
Tort reform
Norris sponsored a bill that Gov. Bill Haslam suggested and supports to reform tort procedure. The Senate Judiciary Committee kept the tort reform bill on track in late April in the 2011 session, passing the controversial bill 6-3 along party lines.
The committee considered several amendments and adopted those that Norris considered friendly. Norris is carrying the bill for the administration as majority leader in the Senate.
The amendments approved in late April 2011 did little to change the thrust of the bill, yet they dealt with issues such as proper venue in a case, allowing for ordinary alteration of records and clarifying other language in the bill. The committee moved to lump four acceptable amendments into one for the purpose of simplification.
The latest version of the bill provides for non-economic damages in civil cases to be capped at $750,000, with a $1 million cap applicable in catastrophic cases.[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Norris ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 32. Norris defeated Woody Degan in the Republican primary on August 2, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 32 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Norris Incumbent |
88.9% | 26,592 |
| Woody Degan | 11.1% | 3,319 |
| Total Votes | 29,911 | |
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Norris won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate. [4]
Norris raised $193,471 for his campaign. [5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 32 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Norris (R)
|
56,866 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Norris raised $193,471 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Express | $6,000 |
| AT&T | $6,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $5,500 |
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $5,500 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association PAC | $3,500 |
| UPS | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Automotive Association | $2,500 |
| Friends of the University of Memphis | $2,250 |
Personal
Mark and his wife, Chris, have two children. They currently reside in Collierville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Mark Norris News Feed
- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signs Food Tax Reduction Bill at Monroe ... - Clarksville Online
- Haslam signs legislation lowering Tennessee grocery tax - Examiner.com
- Haslam signs food tax reduction into law - Memphis Business Journal (blog)
- TN GOP leaders say infighting typical of supermajority - TriCities.com
- Haslam Urges Better GOP Campaign Skills Nationally - Memphis Daily News
- Haslam signs landmark Workers Comp Reform Act in Clarksville - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
- Obama: Pentagon leaders 'ashamed' over sexual assaults plaguing military - CNN
- Haslam unswayed by celebrities opposing 'ag-gag' - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
- Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators - KTVN
- 'A rising tide lifts all boats' - The Decatur Daily
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External links
- Mark Norris's website
- Mark Norris' personal website
- Biography from the Tennessee General Assembly website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Mark Norris on State Surge
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
References
- ↑ "Early Bird Gets the Bill," Tennessee Report, November 29, 2010
- ↑ "Haslam’s Tort Reform Plan Advances," Tennessee Report, April 27, 2011
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," retrieved July 5, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 32
- ↑ District 32 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Mark Norris
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