Rep. Johnny Shaw
Democrat - TN - 80th district
Limited Government Rating
2023: 32.94%
63.64%
21.05%
25.00%
30.00%
14.29%
50.00%
66.67%
100.00%
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Lawmaker Position
HB 1039
House 2023
2xStrengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Verification of Voter Districts Following Census Reapportionment.
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HB 1060
House 2023
2xStrengthening the Integrity of the Unemployment Insurance System and Reducing Fraud through Increased Work Search Requirements and a New Employer Reporting Portal.
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HB 1189
House 2023
2xProtecting Firearm Manufacturers and Retailers from Frivolous Litigation by Restricting Civil Litigation.
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HB 1281
House 2023
1xGrowing Government Central Planning by Forcing Taxpayers to Pay Off the Student Loan Debt of Physicians in "Health Resource Shortage Areas".
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HB 1309
House 2023
1xDriving Up Life Insurance Premiums by Prohibiting Insurers from Requesting Genetic Data or Testing as a Condition of Coverage.
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HB 1342
House 2023
2xProtecting Workers from Intimidation by Union Bosses by Making the "Secret Ballot" a Requirement for Companies to Receive State Economic Development Incentives.
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HB 1479
House 2023
2xSafeguarding Taxpayers Investments from Run-Away Inflation by Authorizing the State Treasurer to Buy and Sell Gold and Other Precious Metals.
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HB 1545
House 2023
3xFueling Out-of-Control Spending Through a $56.2 Billion Budget (6.5% Increase) with Countless Provisions that Further Grow the Size and Scope of Government.
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HB 1545 (Amd. 12)
House 2023
2xFueling Out-of-Control Spending by Adding $10 Million for Infrastructure and Job Training Grants (Which Benefit Only Select Companies) in the Appropriations Bill.
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HB 1545 (Amd. 6)
House 2023
2xProtecting Taxpayers by Blocking a Politicized Amendment to Expand the Medicaid Welfare Program to Cover "Victims of Gun Violence".
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HB 1561
House 2023
2xStrengthening Property Rights by Restricting the Use of Eminent Domain to Seize Property in Sumner County.
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HB 254
House 2023
1xHiking Tax Burdens on Tennesseans by Further Expanding a Welfare Program Which Reimburses Property Taxes to Certain Homeowners.
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HB 322
House 2023
2xStrengthening School Security by Establishing Additional Safety Measures Designed to Protect Students and Teachers.
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HB 355
House 2023
1xHiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Policies Provide Additional Mammogram Diagnostic and Supplemental Screenings Without any Co-Pay or Deductible.
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HB 394
House 2023
1xReducing Federal Regulatory Barriers in the Meat Packing Industry by Authorizing the Creation of a State Meat Inspection Program to Processing.
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HB 482
House 2023
1xStrengthening Public Safety by Enhancing Penalties for Damage or Disruption of Critical Infrastructure.
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HB 5
House 2023
2xReducing Crime and Strengthening Public Safety by Imposing Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Certain Crimes.
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HB 7005
House 2023
2xStrengthening School Security by Clarifying Private Schools Pre-K Through 12 Can Establish Firearm Carry Policies.
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HB 7032
House 2023
1xHiking Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Health Insurance Policies Provide Coverage for Mental Health Services.
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HB 7073
House 2023
3xStrengthening Public Safety by Requiring Courts to Imposes Blended Sentences (Increased Penalties) on Juvenile Offenders who Commit Violent Crimes.
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HB 774
House 2023
3xExpanding Employment Opportunities by Prohibiting Local Governments from Imposing Wage or Benefit Mandates on Private Employers.
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HB 946
House 2023
2xProtecting Tennesseans from Higher Utility Costs by Ensuring Natural Gas is Designated as a "Clean Energy" if a Locality Imposes an Energy Mandate on a Public Utility.
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HJR 80
House 2023
2xUrging the Tennessee Attorney General to Evaluate and Challenge Federal Actions that Infringe on Second Amendment Rights.
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HJR 81
House 2023
2xAmending the Constitution to Protect Tennesseans from Reenactment of a State Real or Personal Property Tax.
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HJR 94
House 2023
1xExpanding the Rights of Crime Victims by Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution.
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SB 102
House 2023
2xProtecting School Teachers and Employees from Politicized "Implicit Bias Training" Mandates by Ensuring they Have the Right to Opt-Out Without Facing Disciplinary Actions.
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SB 1111
House 2023
1xStrengthening Individual Liberties and Parental Rights by Requiring Parental Consent to Administer Vaccinations to Minors.
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SB 1147
House 2023
1xProtecting Private Property Rights by Prohibiting Adoption of the United Nations Politicized Climate Change Agenda.
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SB 12
House 2023
3xImproving Educational Outcomes by Making More Students Eligible for School Choice Under the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program.
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SB 1221
House 2023
2xReducing Teacher Shortages by Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Teaching Permits to Educators Who Have Met Certain Coursework Requirements.
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SB 1224
House 2023
2xCombatting Crime and Improving Public Safety by Providing Judges Greater Authority to Issue Consecutive Sentences for Multiple Offenses.
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SB 1275
House 2023
1xHiking Health Insurance Premiums by Imposing New Coverage Mandates for Medical Laboratory Services.
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SB 1289
House 2023
1xCombatting Government Overreach by Preventing Localities from Prohibiting or Imposing Additional Regulations on Battery-Charged Security Fences.
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SB 1440
House 2023
2xReducing Frivolous Litigation Under State Non-Discrimination Law by Clarifying the Definition of "Sex" as One's Biological Sex at Birth.
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SB 1443
House 2023
2xStrengthening the Integrity of the Public Education System by Prohibiting Discussion of Sensitive Issues Surrounding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity without Parental Consent.
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SB 172
House 2023
1xStrengthening Individual Liberties by Authorizing Adults to Carry Pocket Knives on School Grounds When Visiting the Property to Vote.
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SB 276
House 2023
1xForcing Taxpayers to Provide Excessive Paid Leave Benefits to Certain State Employees.
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SB 281 (Amd. #1)
House 2023
3xStrengthening the "Right to Work" by No Longer Forcing Government to Serve as a Dues Collector for Teacher Unions.
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SB 394
House 2023
1xAdvancing Government Overreach through the Creation of a Committee to Propose New Regulations and Licensing Mandates on Doulas.
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SB 439
House 2023
2xGrowing the Surveillance State by Allowing Law Enforcement to Bypass the Department of Transportation and Install License Plate Readers Without DOT Authorization.
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SB 443
House 2023
1xReducing a Barrier to School Choice by Ensuring Home School Students Have Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities.
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SB 515
House 2023
1xStrengthening Public Safety by Authorizing Retired Law Enforcement Officers to Carry a Concealed Firearm on University Campuses.
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SB 600
House 2023
2xProhibiting Local Governments from Utilizing Taxpayer Funds to Assist an Individual in Obtaining a Criminal Abortion in Another State.
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SB 626
House 2023
2xHiking Tax Burdens on Tennesseans through a Crony Cap on Aviation Fuel Taxes Which Enriches FedEx and Other Airlines.
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SB 638
House 2023
2xExpanding School Choice Under the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program by No Longer Requiring Prior Enrollment in a Public School to Qualify.
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SB 679
House 2023
1xAlleviating Healthcare Staffing Shortages by Providing Certified Medical Assistants the Ability to Perform a Greater Range of Tasks.
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SB 7088
House 2023
1xCombatting Child and Human Trafficking by Requiring an Annual Report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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SB 817
House 2023
2xReducing Politicalization at State Institutions of Higher Education by Combatting DEI and Directing Investigation of Political Favoritism.
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SB 93
House 2023
2xEnriching Cosmetology Schools and Restricting Competition by Forcing Individuals Who Provide "Eyelash Extension Services" to Undergo 300 Hours of Classroom Training, Examination and Licensure.
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SB 937
House 2023
1xReducing Healthcare Staffing Shortages by Allowing Medical School Graduates to Practice Under a Licensed Physician Prior to Obtaining Their Medical License.
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SB 955
House 2023
2xProtecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Considerations in State and Local Investment Strategies.
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SB 988
House 2023
1xExpanding Consumer Choice and Competition by Allowing Tennessee Wine Manufacturers to Blend their Products with Distilled Spirits.
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