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States push to shake up personnel practices
February 16, 2012 “There is more agreement than disagreement on many of the provisions,” says Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, who is sponsoring Tennessee’s legislation. more…
Tenn. Lawmakers Join Opposition to Obama Health Care Bill
February 14, 2012 Norris said that opponents of the law believe state’s rights, individual liberties and “our ability to keep the federal government from infringing those rights” are at stake. more…
Grays Creek Annexation on Hold – Bridgewater Dropped
February 14, 2012 The council took the action the day after State Senate Republican leader Mark Norris of Collierville formally withdrew two bills that would have taken the Grays Creek area from the city of Memphis annexation reserve and required a referendum of residents to be annexed before any annexation could become final. more…
Memphis Backs Off Annexation Move
February 14, 2012 The move comes after State Senator Mark Norris dropped his legislation that interfered with the city’s annexation agreement. more…
Tn. Senators Challenge Constitutionality Of Mandate In Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act
February 13, 2012 A long list of state senators in Tennessee, including Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville), Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville), Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro), Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Bo Watson (R-Hixson) and Senate Judiciary Chairman Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) are among 77 Tennessee lawmakers, the State of Florida, 25 other states, and the National Federation of Independent Business in filing as amicus parties (friends of the court) challenging the constitutionality of the individual mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. more…
Ownership Secrecy Clause Forces Delay in Senate Passing ECD Confidentiality Bill
February 13, 2012 The two sides skirmished through the evening until the governor’s floor leader, Mark Norris, called a truce and put the bill off until Thursday. more…
Haslam bills concerning sell, manufacture of drugs unanimously approved in Senate
February 13, 2012 Both bills are part of the Republican governor’s crime package and are carried by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris of Collierville. They were unanimously approved by the Senate Monday evening. more…
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