In 2023, Rudd supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[3]
Rudd was the sponsor of HB-0836.[6] The measure permits adoption and foster care agencies funded by taxpayers to refuse service to LGBT people based upon "religious beliefs or moral convictions."
Committeesedit
Rudd was a member of the Insurance and Banking and State Government Committees and the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.[4][clarification needed]
He is a member of the Insurance and Local Committees and the Property and Casualty Subcommittee. He chairs the Elections and Campaign Finance Subcommittee.[4]
Legislative initiativesedit
Rudd has advocated for bills such as; the protection of the unborn, retaining traditional gender labels, better supervising child sexual predators, freedom of speech through signs on personal property, protection of the Second Amendment, National Guard education financial assistance, Middle College scholarships, reducing the size of government, worker's compensation reform and educator assistance bills.[7]
On June 9, 2020, Rudd voted as a member of the House Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee against removal of a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building.[8]
Beliefs and valuesedit
Rudd is a Baptist. He is a conservative. Rudd opposes reproductive rights and is an opponent of abortion for any reason. He opposes same-sex marriage, claiming that traditional marriage forms the backbone for families, making stable society.[9]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
rudd, born, november, 1960, american, politician, member, republican, party, elected, tennessee, house, representatives, 2016, representing, district, member, tennessee, house, representatives, from, 34th, districtincumbentassumed, office, january, 2017precede. Tim Rudd born November 30 1960 1 is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2016 representing District 34 2 Tim RuddMember of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 34th districtIncumbentAssumed office January 2017Preceded byRick WomickPersonal detailsBorn 1960 11 30 November 30 1960 age 63 Political partyRepublicanEducationMiddle Tennessee State UniversityWebsitewww wbr timrudd34 wbr com In 2023 Rudd supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented 3 Contents 1 2018 House election 2 Early life and pre politics career 3 Religious freedom controversy 4 Committees 5 Legislative initiatives 6 Beliefs and values 7 References2018 House election editThe results for the District 34 House election were District 34 General Election Results 2 Party Candidate Vote Count Vote Republican Tim Rudd 19 962 66 76 Democrat Laura Bohling 9 939 33 24 Total 29 901 100 Early life and pre politics career editTim Rudd attended Smyrna High School and Middle Tennessee State University 1 Rudd worked in the real estate business with Coldwell Banker Snow amp Law beginning in 1998 4 Rudd has lived in Rutherford County Tennessee for 45 years 5 Religious freedom controversy editRudd was the sponsor of HB 0836 6 The measure permits adoption and foster care agencies funded by taxpayers to refuse service to LGBT people based upon religious beliefs or moral convictions Committees editRudd was a member of the Insurance and Banking and State Government Committees and the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee 4 clarification needed He is a member of the Insurance and Local Committees and the Property and Casualty Subcommittee He chairs the Elections and Campaign Finance Subcommittee 4 Legislative initiatives editRudd has advocated for bills such as the protection of the unborn retaining traditional gender labels better supervising child sexual predators freedom of speech through signs on personal property protection of the Second Amendment National Guard education financial assistance Middle College scholarships reducing the size of government worker s compensation reform and educator assistance bills 7 On June 9 2020 Rudd voted as a member of the House Naming Designating amp Private Acts Committee against removal of a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building 8 Beliefs and values editRudd is a Baptist He is a conservative Rudd opposes reproductive rights and is an opponent of abortion for any reason He opposes same sex marriage claiming that traditional marriage forms the backbone for families making stable society 9 References edit a b Representatives TN General Assembly www capitol tn gov Retrieved 2019 11 06 a b Tim Rudd Ballotpedia Retrieved 2019 11 06 Andone Dakin Young Ryan Simonson Amy Almasy Steve Tennessee s Republican led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest fails in bid to oust a third CNN Retrieved 2023 04 07 a b c The Voter s Self Defense System Vote Smart Retrieved 2019 11 07 About Tim Rudd Tim Rudd For 34 Retrieved 2019 11 07 Tennessee General Assembly Legislation wapp capitol tn gov Around amp About Tim Rudd For 34 Retrieved 2019 11 07 HJR0686 by Staples Issues Tim Rudd For 34 Retrieved 2019 11 07 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tim Rudd amp oldid 1211467222, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
