David B. Hawk

David B. Hawk (born June 21, 1968) is a Tennessee politician. He was elected to the 103rd through the 113th General Assembly as the member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing the 5th district, which is composed of Unicoi County and part of Greene County. He is a member of the Commerce Committee, the Conservation and Environment Committee, the Parks and Tourism Subcommittee, and the Small Business Subcommittee. David Hawk attended Tusculum College, graduated from East Tennessee State University with honors and a degree in Marketing, and worked as a haberdasher.

David B. Hawk
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 2003
Preceded byZane C. Whitson Jr.
Personal details
Born (1968-06-21) June 21, 1968
Political partyRepublican
Children2

in 2020, Hawk made an unsuccessful bid for congress to represent the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 1st Congressional District. He placed 7th with approximately five percent of the vote. [1]

Politics

HB962 a.k.a. "Guns in Bars"

On May 7, 2009, Hawk voted to pass HB962, which would allow licensed gun owners to bring concealed weapons into bars, night clubs, and other establishments which serve alcohol.[2] Hawk voted to allow the 222,000 permit holders [3] to bring firearms into bars, nightclubs, etc. provided that they don't drink.

Supporters of the bill cite the Second Amendment, and those who oppose it share a variety of concerns, ranging from public safety to increased operating costs. Walt Baker, the CEO of the Tennessee Hospitality Association, which oversees hotels, motels, and restaurants, states that this bill transfers the responsibility from the customer with the firearm to the owner of the establishment. He is also anticipating a hike in insurance costs and lawsuits.[4]

Gov. Phil Bredesen vetoed the bill, stating that, although he supports the right to bear arms, he believes carrying "a concealed weapon into a crowded bar at midnight on a Saturday night defies common sense".[5] Rep. Curry Todd, R-Collierville responded "I won't tell you what the governor can do with that piece of paper he just sent".[6]

2023 expulsion votes

In 2023, the Tennessee House voted on motions to remove three sitting Democratic representatives — Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones, and Justin J. Pearson — for disrupting proceedings with a protest as citizens were at the capitol voicing their outrage over a mass shooting at a Nashville school that left six dead.[7] Hawk voted in favor of all three resolutions: HR 63, to remove Pearson;[8] HR 64, to remove Johnson;[9] and HR 65, to remove Jones.[10] Pearson and Jones were expelled, while Johnson was not.[11]

Domestic violence charges

Hawk was accused in December 2012 of domestic violence related to an incident in which he allegedly hit his ex-wife. He spent the night in jail, was convicted of reckless endangerment, and sentenced to 150 hours of community service, and anger management classes. He also paid $1,500 in restitution.[12][13][14][15]

References
  1. "Tennessee Primary Election Results: First Congressional District". The New York Times. August 6, 2020. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  2. Capitol.tn.gov Archived 2014-01-15 at the Wayback Machine TN Legislature Website
  3. Chattanooga Free Press
  4. Knoxnews.com
  5. Knoxnews.com
  6. Chattanooga Free Press
  7. "Tennessee GOP file resolutions to expel three Democrats who led gun reform chants on House floor". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. "HR0063". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  9. "HR0064". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  10. "HR0065". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  11. Kruesi, Kimberly; Mattise, Jonathan (April 6, 2023). "Tennessee's House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest". Associated Press.
  12. Cameron Crapps (December 20, 2012). "Rep. David Hawk arrested for domestic violence". heraldcourier.com.
  13. KEN LITTLE, STAFF WRITER (March 19, 2012). "Rep. David Hawk Faces Charge Of Domestic Assault". greenevillesun.com.
  14. Tom Humphrey (September 19, 2013). "Rep. Hawk convicted of reckless endangerment". knoxblogs.com.
  15. Tom Humphrey (October 31, 2013). "Rep. Hawk sentenced to 150 hours community service, paying $1,500 restitution, taking anger management class". knoxblogs.com.
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