The links below require you to have Adobe Acrobat to display the text. You probably already have this program on your computer. If not, click -Here- --------------------------------------------------------- The original News Release from Rep. Davis
summarizing the bills. Rep David Davis has implemented his proposed accountability reforms two different ways: 1- As a single comprehensive bill incorporating all the proposed reforms: House Bill 754/Senate Bill 826 2- The four bills below each implement a part of the plan so at least part of the plan can be implemented even if the politicians prevent adoption of the comprehensive bill: House Bill 755/Senate Bill 821: Requires all legislative committee meetings to be open to the public. House Bill 756/Senate Bill 236: Requires all committee votes on the final action of a bill to be recorded, i.e., no more voice votes where the committee chairman dictates the votes House Bill 757/Senate Bill 238: Requires all votes to be posted on the TN Legislative web site. House Bill 753/Senate Bill 825: Change the State and County election commissions so that no political party can control these commissions. Current Status of Bills: The bills in the house have been referred to the State Government Sub-committee of the State and Local Government Committee. The bills in the Senate have been referred to the State Government Committee. PLEASE Contact the committee members and ask for their support for Rep. Davis "Political Accountability Reform Act of 2001." We must act NOW. Please do this TODAY!!