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HJR0072 - A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Charles A. Champion of Memphis.
Antonio Parkinson, Karen D. Camper, Jesse Chism
Last updated over 1 year ago
90 Co-Sponsors
Dr. Charles A. Champion
STATUS
Passed
HB1081 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime.
Antonio Parkinson, Joe E. Towns, Torrey C. Harris
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, adds to the current list of advisory factors that a court must consider, but is not bound by, in determining whether to enhance a defendant's sentence whether the defendant committed an assaultive offense, criminal homicide, kidnapping, false imprisonment, robbery, or a sexual offense while engaged in the performance of official duties as a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
STATUS
Passed
HB0538 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 4, relative to voter registration.
Antonio Parkinson
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, requires department of safety to automatically register a qualified person to vote from information on an application for a driver license or photo identification card unless the person opts out. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 4.
STATUS
Introduced
HB0692 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Antonio Parkinson
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, changes from February 1 to February 15, the date by which the commissioner is required to annually report to the governor and the general assembly on the implementation and compliance with the Schools Against Violence in Education Act. - Amends TCA Title 49.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1801 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, relative to adult-orientated establishments.
Antonio Parkinson, Samuel McKenzie, Harold M. Love
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
As introduced, requires adult cabarets and adult-oriented establishments to post a notice on the inside and outside of each bathroom door and door used by customers or patrons to enter or exit the facility that provides the contact information to the National Human Trafficking Hotline; requires the department of human services to update the notice by rule if the contact information becomes obsolete. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14.
STATUS
Introduced
HJR7023 - A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Representative Bill Beck.
John Ray Clemmons, Jason Powell, Karen D. Camper
Last updated about 1 year ago
96 Co-Sponsors
Representative Bill Beck
STATUS
Passed
HB1098 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to juveniles.
Antonio Parkinson
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, removes the requirement that a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time remain in custody for no longer than six months in absence of certain circumstances; requires a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time to remain in the department's custody until discharge or other placement is warranted by the child's response to evidence-based services and programs or so long as necessary to receive evidence-based treatment or services provided by a qualified provider. - Amends TCA Title 37.
STATUS
Introduced
HJR0096 - A RESOLUTION commemorating "Tennessee Music Therapy Week," the week of February 27, 2023.
Mike Sparks, Gregory Bryan Terry, Robert Stevens
Last updated 6 months ago
90 Co-Sponsors
Music Therapy Week
STATUS
Passed
HB1290 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4, relative to professions.
Antonio Parkinson
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
As introduced, exempts persons licensed as instructors to teach the practice and theory of aesthetics, manicuring, barbering, or cosmetology from the course requirements necessary to practice as an aesthetician, manicurist, barber, or cosmetologist. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1080 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 34, relative to tort liability.
Jason Powell, Johnny W. Shaw, Antonio Parkinson
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
As enacted, clarifies that, in regard to a charitable organization's limitation of tort liability, providing shelter from adverse weather includes, but is not limited to, allowing persons to enter the premises for purposes of temporary shelter from severe storms. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 34.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Tennessee district HD-098
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Tennessee House
BIRTH
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Antonio Parkinson is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 98. Parkinson was elected to the chamber in 2006. He has sponsored legislation including the Public Charter Schools Act and the Tax Equity Act. Parkinson previously served as Director of Student Leadership and Involvement at LeMoyne-Owen College from 2002 to 2006. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from Lane College in 2000. Parkinson went on to receive his Master's in Education Administration from Union University in 2002.read less
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