August 26, 2010 “We have probably accomplished 70 to 75-percent of the criminal sentencing reforms we sought on what we call "Crooks with Guns," Sen. Norris said. more...
July 8, 2010 Sen. Norris says based on the information uncovered by the WREG On Your Side Investigators, the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry needs to be tweaked. more...
June 6, 2010 "The safety of our citizens should be a priority of state government," Norris said. more...
June 3, 2010 “This bill continues our ‘Crooks with Guns’ legislative efforts to crack down on violent crime,” said Leader Norris. “The bill focuses our resources on keeping violent criminals behind bars longer to protect the public.” more...
July 21, 2009 Norris says taxpayers must be ready to pay the price for reform. Norris said, "It's easy to say lock them up and throw away the key, but they're not enough taxpayer dollars in Tennessee or anywhere else to achieve that." more...
July 20, 2009 “I am pleased that in a very tough financial year, we were able to pass an initiative to address violent crime in Tennessee,” said Norris, who is also a member of the Finance Committee which hears all legislation impacting the state’s budget. more...
June 23 2009 The bill, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville), adds attempted first degree murder to the Crooks with Guns Law. more...
June 21, 2009 Those bills were sponsored by Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, and Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, and had been left for dead for most of the session until money was set aside for the longer prison terms. more...
April 2, 2009 “I think really we’re trying to preserve as much dignity for gun permit applications as we have for drivers’ license applications,” argued Sen. Norris, noting that driver information is off limits. more...
April 2, 2009 NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- The Senate Judiciary Committee approved two bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) to crack down on violent crime in Tennessee this week. One bill, SB 672, adds attempted first degree murder to the “Crooks with Guns” law. more...
March 10, 2009 "All free governments
are instituted to provide for the peace, safety and happiness of the
citizens they govern. We didn't make that up." more...
January 25, 2009 Despite an increase in the concern about crime, Norris said, "I don't know anyone who would use that to leverage someone's life. Everyone is concerned to make sure that justice is done and done appropriately. No one wants to see anyone executed who shouldn't be." more....
November 10, 2008 Tennessee Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) was recently honored by the Tennessee Conference of District Attorneys General at the organization's annual convention in Knoxville. more...
May 20, 2008 "In some instances, the state was allegedly issuing permits before the county sheriffs even got back to the state with the background check," said State Senator Mark Norris of Collierville. more...
May 14, 2008 State Senator Mark Norris says ice cream truck drivers are not on the list this year, but could be added next session. more...
February 28, 2008 The Tennessee Senate unanimously approved a bill today to strengthen penalties when drunk driving results in serious injury or death to child under age 18 in the same vehicle. more...
February 28, 2008 The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Norris, a Collierville Republican. more...
February 9, 2008 A measure creating a new misdemeanor crime for "intentionally displaying or exposing an imitation firearm in a public place in a threatening manner." more...
January 30, 2008 The bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Norris, a Collierville Republican, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. more...
December 28, 2007 Metro law enforcement officials have been looking for a cure to Tennessee’s weak gun laws since April, pushing for legislation that would increase jail time for gun crimes. more...
August 27, 2007 Panelists will include Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.; Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell; state Sen. Beverly Marrero, D-Memphis; and state Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville. more...
State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) will join other elected and law enforcement officials in a town hall panel discussion on the prevention and reduction of crime in Shelby County. more...
August 19, 2007 "I think it (switchgrass) is a transitional resource that will buy us some time," Norris said. more...
August 6, 2007 Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) was honored by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police at their 37th Annual Banquet in Memphis on Friday, August 3rd. more...
July 24, 2007 "I wonder if today's Democrats would have stayed the course if they had been at the helm instead of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington," he said. "The Bill of Rights was not adopted until 1791. It takes time for democracy to work." more...
July 20, 2007 Senate Republican leader Mark Norris of Collierville is continuing his move to protect the public from sex offenders. more...
Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris, (R) Collierville, wants Tennesseans to know there’s a new weapon in the fight against crime: on-line mapping. more...
June 24, 2007 Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville took a different view. "This was our first session under new management. We began the process of getting tax relief to Tennesseans -- not as much as a more substantial Republican majority would have. more...
June 24, 2007 Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, and Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, sponsored two major pieces of legislation, one which requires tougher sentences for criminals who carry guns and another which allows local governments to freeze property taxes for senior citizens. more...
June 17, 2007 The dedication of $23.5 million a year to the new crime-fighting initiative was described by state Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, the chief sponsor, as one of the most significant investments by the state in more than a decade. more...
June 14, 2007 Mark Norris, R-Collierville, Senate sponsor and Republican leader, said the original cost was exaggerated when the Office of Fiscal Review priced it based on what he says were "assumptions that weren't valid." more...
June 13, 2007 The gun bill, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville, and Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, is the centerpiece of a crime package this year totaling more than $37 million. more...
June 12, 2007 "This would allow as many cities and counties as possible to opt in. If a city or county opts out, their citizens don't get anything," Norris said. more...
June 11, 2007 "There is significant discomfort on both sides of the aisle" with portions of the compromise, said Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville. more...
June 9, 2007 "There is a lot of anxiety on both sides of the aisle (in the Senate) about this reduction in recurring revenues," said Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville. more...
May 25, 2007 “If you want to strike a blow at tobacco, then tax tobacco,” said Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville). more...
May 23, 2007 Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris said the memo in question, e-mailed to legislators Monday night, reminded him of a "bait-and-switch" tactic. more...
May 23, 2007 Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville speaks at an anti-crime rally Tuesday in Nashville. more...
May 23, 2007 Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, is sponsoring the main bill in the package, dubbed the "Crooks with Guns" bill, and said even the current price tag is grossly overestimated. more...
May 22, 2007 "We just need to crack down on repeat criminals and that's what this legislation would do," said Senator Mark Norris. more...
May 16, 2007 The Public Coalition Safety bills are sponsored by Senator Mark Norris from Collierville, Senator Randy McNally from Oak Ridge, Senator Paul Stanley from Memphis, and Representative John DeBerry of Memphis along with Representative Kent Coleman of Murfressboro. more...
May 15, 2007 One of those bills, sponsored by State Senator Mark Norris, a Republican over District 32, would increase the penalties for those who commit crimes with a gun. more...
May 13, 2007 Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville said "there hasn't been any indication by those who propose the higher taxes that they actually support crime-fighting measures or my legislation. So it may be disingenuous to link the two." more...
May 2, 2007 The Public Safety Coalition bills — SB1967/HB1835, SB1322/HB1834 and SB1554/HB1836 — are sponsored by Sen. Mark Norris, Collierville; Sen. Randy McNally, Oak Ridge; Sen. Paul Stanley, Memphis; Rep. John DeBerry, Memphis; and Rep. Kent Coleman, Murfreesboro. more...
May 1, 2007 “I think it is important for us to provide some meaningful tax relief,” Norris said. more...
April 30, 2007 Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons, Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin and Senator Mark Norris want hard time for gun and gang crimes. more...
April 30, 2007 The legislation is sponsored by several members of the Shelby County delegation, including Sens. Mark Norris and Paul Stanley and Rep. John DeBerry. more...
April 29, 2007 "We're trying to crack down on violent criminals to quit coddling criminals," says Norris. more...
April 16, 2007 The prime sponsor in the Senate is Senator Mark Norris, and Representative John DeBerry is its prime sponsor in the House of Representatives. more...
April 16, 2007 The prime sponsor in the Senate is Mark Norris, R-Collierville, and Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, is its prime sponsor in the House. more...
April 13, 2007 State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) successfully moved SB 1967 “Crooks with Guns” legislation through the Select Oversight Committee on Corrections on April 9. more...
April 13, 2007 State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) moved approval of the $5.7 million expansion of the West Tennessee State Penitentiary at Ft. Pillow on April 9. more...
April 10, 2007 State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) successfully moved SB 1967 “Crooks with Guns” legislation through the Select Oversight Committee on Corrections on
April 9. more...
April 10, 2007 State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) moved approval of the $5.7 million expansion of the West Tennessee State Penitentiary at Ft. Pillow on April 9. more...
“The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is never more precious than during natural disasters or declared emergencies when self defense can be the key to survival,” Norris said. more...
March 13, 2007 As Senate Majority Leader, it is my hope we can do so to effectively fight crime and make our streets safer sooner than later. more...
March 11, 2007 As Senate majority leader, it is my hope we can do so to effectively fight crime and make our streets safer sooner than later. more...
March 9, 2007 Norris, Senate sponsor of the "Crooks with Guns" bill, said the national study reinforces the need for his legislation. more...
March 2, 2007 “New York reduced crime by over 50 percent using a law like this,” Norris said. “We need to get serious about reducing crime in Tennessee.” more...
March 2, 2007 Norris is sponsoring a bill known as the "Crooks with Guns" bill. more...
March 2, 2007 It is hard to find an overly compelling reason not to support this proposal. more...
Norris, as well as Rep. John J. DeBerry Jr., D-Memphis, said the Legislature has to step up to the challenge of making Tennessee’s cities and streets safer. more...
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) today hosted an unprecedented gathering of law enforcement officials in a unified call for tougher penalties and punishments for armed felons committing new crimes. more...
February 28, 2007 The Public Safety Coalition is throwing its weight behind a bill sponsored by Senate Republican Caucus Leader Mark Norris of Collierville, which would mandate a 10-year prison sentence more...
February 16, 2007 The rights of the citizen under attack are inherent in the current laws, but are not delineated, said state Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, who has a pending bill. more...
February 14, 2007 NASHVILLE -- Spurred by violent crime in Memphis and elsewhere, Tennessee legislators have filed several bills to expand the legal rights of people to use deadly force when threatened by would-be attackers. more...
