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It is an honor to serve the great citizens of Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Macon, Smith and Wilson counties, as well as the entire state of Tennessee as 1st Vice Chair of the Transportation & Safety Committee and the Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

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Recent event in Trousdale Co honoring Sen. Beavers for her service over the past 10 years

Thank you Trousdale & Sumner Counties
“I wanted to voice my sincere appreciation to the citizens of Trousdale and Sumner counties for giving me the honor of representing you in the State Senate for the past 10 years.  Due to redistricting, you are no longer in my district; however, you are in good hands with Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver and Sen. Ferrell Haile.  In addition, please do not hesitate to contact me, as I will be glad to continue to help all of the great citizens across Tennessee in whatever ways I can.” -Mae Beavers


Resolution by Beavers asks Corps to stop plans to restrict access to waters above and below 10 Middle Tennessee dams

NASHVILLE, TN, March 8, 2013, – Legislation sponsored by Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) expressing the Tennessee General Assembly’s desire to allow boater access to waters above and below 10 Tennessee dams is headed to the Senate floor on Monday night.  Senate Joint Resolution 132 , which was approved by the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Environment Committee on Wednesday, urges the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to work with local communities and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regarding alternative safety methods rather than banning the use of the waters to the public.  The Dams include Barkley, Center Hill, Cheatham, Cordell Hull, Dale Hollow, J. Percy Priest, Laurel River, Martins Fork, Old Hickory, and Wolf Creek.

Beavers said the resolution compliments measures being taken by Governor Lamar Alexander and other state leaders to stop the Corps’ restrictions.

The Corp announced plans in December to restrict boat, swimming and wading access at various distances at the dams for reasons of public safety and to adhere to a policy adopted nationally in 1996.  The project is expected to cost approximately $2 million.

Beavers’ resolution calls on the Corp of Engineers “to hold the current plan in abeyance until alternative plans are investigated that promote both boater safety and recognition of the outstanding fishing and tourism opportunity in these areas.”

“Fishermen have used these waters since these dams have been in existence,” said Senator Beavers.  “This resolution just lets the Corps and our congressional delegation know that it is that the State of Tennessee, through their elected representatives, is asking them to reconsider these restrictions.  The action to close the waters, which have some of the highest fish catch rates, would negatively impact fishing, recreation and tourism in my Senatorial district.  It will have an economic impact on many citizens in the Middle Tennessee region.”

The resolution also claims the waters, “and the fish therein are publicly-owned resources held in trust by the State of Tennessee for the citizens.”  It says the 1996 restrictions being implemented by the Corp are based on bank full conditions with major spillway gates open.  This is done “without recognition for either the current economic conditions or more normal water flow levels,” the resolution continues.  In addition, the resolution claims that historic safety data does not support the current proposal being implemented by the Nashville District for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restrict boat access.

“We have not seen data showing that the accident rate is higher in these waters than other waters,” added Beavers.  “There has got to be a better way for the Corps to address safety concerns, whether it is targeting measures to the time during which the spillway gate is open or tougher enforcement of current boater safety laws.”

If passed, the resolution will be delivered to members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation and Corps of Engineers.

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Mar 8, 2013 – Resolution by Sen. Beavers Asks Corps to Stop Plans to Restrict Access to Waters Above and Below 10 Middle Tennessee Dams
Feb 11, 2013 – MADD Partners with Lawmakers to Advocate for Lifesaving Legislation
Jan 16, 2013 – Sen. Beavers Proud of Great Work Produced by the Senate Judiciary Committee during the Past Eight Years
Dec 10, 2012 – Sen. Beavers Applauds Gov. Haslam for Decision to NOT Implement Obamacare Exchanges
Nov 8, 2012 – Constitutional Amendment Filed to Ban State Income Tax Once and For All
Nov 7, 2012 – Constitutional Amendment Filed to Change Way Appellate and Supreme Court Justices are Appointed
Nov 5, 2012 – Tennessee Welcomes its Newest Elected Officials, Representing Newly Re-Drawn Districts (see new District Maps for information regarding your Legislator)
June 28, 2012 – Statement from Senator Mae Beavers, Representative Linda Elam and Representative Mark Pody on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare

Legislative Office:

(615) 741-2421
sen.mae.beavers@capitol.tn.gov
6 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN  37243

District/Campaign Office:

(615) 754-4632
maebeavers@gmail.com
2020 Hunters Place
Mt. Juliet, TN  37122