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Summary

Representative Charles 'Bill' W. Sanderson III

Full Name: Charles 'Bill' W. Sanderson III
Office: State House (TN) - District 77, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Valerie; 3 Children: Cerissa, Will, Garrett
Birth Date: 09/26/1959
Birth Place: Union City, TN
Home City: Kenton, TN
Religion: Methodist

Recent Key Votes

HB 553 - Prohibits War Monuments from Being Renamed
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 25, 2013

SB 3597 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Religious Student Groups at Public Universities
Legislation (Yea)

April 30, 2012 - Prohibits a state higher education institution from discriminating against or denying recognition, funds, or facilities to a student organization based on the religious nature ...

SB 3310 - Requires Abstinence-Centered Sex Education in Schools
Legislation (Yea)

April 27, 2012 - Prohibits a Local Educational Agency (LEA) from using an organization or an individual to teach a family life curriculum if that organization or individual ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: A Plan for Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - Bill knows education is key to personal success and the future growth of our district. He supports sending excess Lottery funds to local school districts ...

Issue Position: A Plan for Better Paying Jobs

Jan. 1, 2012 - Bill sees the need for increased industrial recruitment and incentives for industry to locate in West Tennessee. He encourages skills and technology training for adults. ...

Issue Position: Bill Has a Plan to Hold the Line on Rising Gas Prices and Improve Our Economy

Jan. 1, 2012 - Cap state gasoline tax - no increases. Provide tax credits to businesses who use alternate energy sources. Promote alternative energy sources such as solar, wind ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2012 Tennessee Right to Life (TRL) Positions 100%
2011-2012 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business Positions 92%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($28,275.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Bill Sanderson III refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Charles 'Bill' W. Sanderson III's Tennessee State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.bill.sanderson@capitol.tn.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/house/members/h77.html

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 204 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-0718
Fax: 615-253-0214

District
3804 Concord Road
Kenton, TN 38233

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