2009 QUESTIONNAIRE
The 2009 Legislative session began and ended with some very interesting twists. However, you can rest assured I did my part to move Tennessee forward in these most trying times. I will continue to conduct the business of my district and Tennessee in a positive and productive manner. I am once again mailing out my annual 50th House District questionnaire in order to get your opinion on the important issues we face. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of receiving, reading and responding to them as I do reviewing them.
Although I do not use the questionnaire responses to tell me how to vote, I certainly use them as a guide. As you might imagine only a small percent of the registered voters respond to my questionnaires. However, those of you who respond give me great insight
on the important issues affecting our district and our state.
Serving you is truly a pleasure and I look forward to serving you for many years to come. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work for you and with you.
State Representative Gary W. Moore
House District 50
2009 QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
In less than three short months, we will begin the second half of the 106th Session of the Tennessee General Assembly. As you know, we had several hot topics before us in 2009, and I am sure 2010 will be just as interesting!
I am happy to have the results of my 2009 questionnaire and present them to you. I mailed out over 21,600 questionnaires. One thousand, four hundred and forty of you responded. I thank you so much for your participation and input.
Again this year, I have listed both actual response numbers and percentages on the totals. I hope you enjoy seeing how the District responds as much as I do.
Serving you is always a pleasure and I thank you so much for the opportunity. Please call me if I may ever assist you in any way or if you have suggestions for how I may better serve you. I am always happy to meet with you or talk to you over the phone.
State Representative Gary Moore
House District 50
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2009 QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
1. The State Insurance Committee recently approved a tobacco quit initiative for employees, retirees and spouses who receive health coverage through state health insurance plans. Under the initiative, members now have access to new, expanded coverage of tobacco quit supports. Participants who continue to use tobacco after July 1, 2010 will be subject to a monthly surcharge of $50.00 per month effective January 1, 2011; however, these participants may still qualify for a refund of the surcharge if they quit. Do you think smokers should be assessed this surcharge?
Answer to question # 1
Yes 789 (55.6%)
No 556 (39.2%)
Undecided 73 ( 5.14%)
Total Respondents 1418
2. The current term of office for all Tennessee House members is two years. The current term of office for Tennessee Senate members is four years staggered between even and odd district numbers. I am considering proposing legislation that would require a constitutional amendment that would provide for Tennessee House member terms to be four years staggered between even and odd districts and for the Senate to be changed to six years and continued to be staggered. Do you think the Tennessee House of Representatives terms should be changed to four years and the Senate to six years staggered between even and odd districts?
Answer to question # 2
Yes 334 (23.8%)
No 954 (68.1%)
Undecided 113 ( 8.1%)
Total Respondents 1401
3. Tennessee currently ranks number twelve in the nation in the number of foreclosures. I proposed legislation that would extend the time of foreclosure once notice is given in the paper from twenty (20) days to ninety (90) days. Should legislators pass a law that would extend the notice form twenty (20) days to ninety (90) days?
Answer to question # 3
Yes 1041 (73.6%)
No 300 (21.2%)
Undecided 73 ( 5.2%)
Total Respondents 1414
4. As you know, the legislature passed legislation permitting individuals who have a certified handgun permit to be allowed to carry their guns in establishments that serve alcohol so long as they are not consuming alcohol. Do you believe citizens with gun permits should be allowed to carry their guns into establishments that serve alcohol as long as they are not consuming alcohol?
Answer to question # 4
Yes 504 (35.1%)
No 898 (62.6%)
Undecided 32 ( 2.23%)
Total Respondents 1434
5. Currently you can only request birth and death certificate copies from the Tennessee Department of Health. Would you be in favor of also having the ability to get these certificates from the Davidson County Clerks office if you were assured of secure transfer of information between the Health Department and the Davidson County Clerks office?
Answer to question # 5
Yes 862 (60.6%)
No 475 (33.4%)
Undecided 86 ( 6.0%)
Total Respondents 1423
6. As you know, the legislature passed legislation which permits individuals who have a certified handgun permit to be allowed to carry their guns in state and metro parks. Do you believe citizens with gun permits should be allowed to carry their guns into parks?
Answer to question # 6
Yes 618 (43.3%)
No 781 (54.8%)
Undecided 27 ( 1.9%)
Total Respondents 1426
7. Would you be in favor of mandating that schools integrate a minimum of thirty (30) minutes of physical activity into each instructional school day for elementary and secondary school students?
Answer to question # 7
Yes 1299 (90.7%)
No 98 ( 6.8%)
Undecided 35 ( 2.4%)
Total Respondents 1432
8. What are the three most important issues you feel need to be addressed by the Tennessee General Assembly?
Healthcare 339 (23.8%)
Education 307 (21.6%)
Taxes 278 (19.5%)
Other 500 (35.1%)
Total Respondents 1424
(There were many various answers to this question. Healthcare, education and taxes were the top three issues named in your responses).
Thank you again for your response to this questionnaire. I sincerely hope you will not hesitate to contact me if I may assist you in any way.
