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Summary

Senator Thelma M. Harper

Full Name: Thelma M. Harper
Office: State Senate (TN) - District 19, Democratic
First Elected: 1988
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Paul; 2 Children (1 deceased)
Birth Date: 12/02/1940
Birth Place: Brentwood,TN
Religion: Church of Christ

Recent Key Votes

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

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 ...

HB 2566 - Increases Kindergarten Age Requirements
Legislation (Nay)

April 26, 2012 - Authorizes a child who is 4 years old on or before July 31 to enter kindergarten in any public school if it is determined ...

SB 2514 - Amends Eligibility Requirements for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Legislation (Nay)

April 16, 2012 - Specifies that the eligibility requirements for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship are as follows for students who have graduated from an eligible high school (Sec. ...

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Health Professionals ($1,125.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Thelma Harper refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
sen.thelma.harper@capitol.tn.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s19.html

Capitol
301 6th Avenue North
Suite 303 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-2453

District
P.O. Box 281047
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: 615-228-6466

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