White, Dawn
Born
1975
Contact
Email · sen.dawn.white@capitol.tn.gov
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60
Bills sponsored
this session · 64 all-time
166
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 166 all-time
32
Enacted into law
this session · 34 all-time
13
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 13 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
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Sponsored (introduced)
64 billsCurrent session 60 bills
- SJR 1117 A RESOLUTION to honor Dr. Sidney A. McPhee on the occasion of his retirement as president of Middle Tennessee State University. Signed
- SJR 0991 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Master Jericho Noah Gabriel Shearon of Murfreesboro on his wrestling championship. Signed
- SJR 0694 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dow Smith on receiving the 2025 Business at Its Best Award. Signed
- SJR 0693 A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jimmy Pitts on receiving the 2025 Pinnacle Award. Signed
- SJR 0692 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Norman Brown, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Legend of the Year. Signed
- SB 2720 AN ACT to repeal Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended by Chapter 68 of the Private Acts of 1957; Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1961; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 191 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 143 of the Private Acts of 1969; Chapter 263 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 391 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 73 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 53 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 149 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 4 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 155 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 160 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 2012; Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2012 and Chapter 47 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Rutherford County Highway Commission. Signed
- SB 2659 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 65 and Title 67, relative to communications over a telephone. Signed
- SB 2407 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, relative to teaching credentials. Signed
- SB 2406 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 62 and Title 68, relative to healthcare facilities. Passed
- SB 2404 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to early education. Signed
- SB 2403 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, relative to education. Signed
- SB 2402 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38, relative to children. Passed
- SB 2145 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to lifetime orders of protection. Signed
- SB 2144 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to contraband in penal institutions. Passed
- SB 2143 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to exemption from sales and use tax on aircraft repair services and parts. Passed
- SB 2142 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to children. Passed
- SB 2141 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 49, relative to higher education. Signed
- SB 2140 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to school nurses. Passed
- SB 2139 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education. Signed
- SB 2138 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to vehicular homicide. Signed
- SB 2137 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to repeat offenders. Failed
- SB 2110 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses. Passed
- SB 2109 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educator licensure. Passed
- SB 2108 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to reporting regarding persons not lawfully present in the United States. Passed
- SB 2107 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to searches. Passed
Historical 4 bills
- SJR 7039 Memorials, Recognition - Cliff and Jane Sharp and Greenhouse Ministries, 20th anniversary - Signed
- SR 7036 Memorials, Recognition - Cliff and Jane Sharp and Greenhouse Ministries, 20th anniversary - Died
- SR 7008 Memorials, Sports - Team Smyrna - Died
- SJR 7018 Memorials, Sports - Team Smyrna - Signed
Co-sponsored
166 billsCurrent session 166 bills
- SJR 1252 A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- SJR 1182 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor. Signed
- SJR 1040 A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Parker Belle Hayes of Mt. Juliet upon her graduation from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 1023 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dustin Matthew Pedigo of Rockwood. Signed
- SJR 1022 A RESOLUTION providing for the installation of a bust in the State Capitol to honor Anne M. Davis, the founding mother of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Signed
- SJR 0999 A RESOLUTION to recognize Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby on the occasion of her retirement from the bench. Signed
- SJR 0998 A RESOLUTION to honor Jan McNally of Oak Ridge for her many contributions to the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0963 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Sally Yoho Swaney. Signed
- SJR 0955 A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Debbie Stephens for her years of dedicated service to the General Assembly. Signed
- SJR 0927 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" W. Edmonds, United States Army, Medal of Honor recipient. Signed
- SJR 0896 A RESOLUTION to honor Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate, for his exemplary service to this General Assembly and the State of Tennessee. Signed
- SJR 0892 A RESOLUTION to honor the United States men's hockey team on winning the gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games on an overtime goal by Jack Hughes. Signed
- SJR 0876 A RESOLUTION to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Passed
- SJR 0875 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Donald Kenton Wright of Sumner County. Signed
- SJR 0841 A RESOLUTION to honor Irene Ward upon her exemplary service to the Senate on the occasion of her retirement. Signed
- SJR 0810 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of James "Jim" Moore Hart of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0698 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Charles Maxwell "Charlie" Severance of Knox County. Signed
- SJR 0685 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Natalie Leach Haslam of Knoxville. Signed
- SJR 0669 A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Thomas Dexter Justis of Morristown. Signed
- SJR 0668 A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Skelton to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Passed
- SJR 0665 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jim Tracy for his exemplary service to the State of Tennessee and his fellow citizens. Signed
- SJR 0664 A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Nashville Electric Service line workers and State and Metro Nashville civil service employees for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern. Signed
- SJR 0658 A RESOLUTION to commend Representative Debra Moody for her honorable and astute service to the people of Tennessee as a member of the House of Representatives. Passed
- SJR 0647 A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Signed
- SJR 0646 A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Passed
Voting record
Historical 13 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | April 06, 2023 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/18/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | April 18, 2023 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/27/2021 Passed | Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/24/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | April 24, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | April 16, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | April 08, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/7/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | March 07, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/4/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | March 04, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/22/2024 Passed | Yea | pass | February 22, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 1/11/2024 Passed | Not Voting | pass | January 11, 2024 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/6/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | April 06, 2023 |
| SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0 1/31/2023 Passed | Yea | pass | January 31, 2023 |
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2019 Passed | Yea | pass | April 08, 2019 |