Debra Maggart

Debra Young Maggart (born October 11, 1960) is an American politician and the former Republican Caucus Chairman of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She was elected to represent the 45th district, which is part of Sumner County. She served in the state legislature from 2004–2012.

Life and politics

GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 2013 – PRESENT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CIVICPOINT LLC Leader of the subsidiary, CivicPoint LLC, of Frost Brown Todd LLC. A full-service government relations, lobbying, and public relations firm working with local and state governments as well as clients on numerous subjects. Extensive experience in education, medicine, health care, local government, non-profits, infrastructure, communications, campaign, and election issues.

A graduate of Western Kentucky University, she is received a master's degree in conflict management from Lipscomb University's Institute of Conflict Management. Rep. Maggart has been a Rule 31 Listed Mediator in the field of General Civil Mediation under Rule 31 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

2004 – 2012 STATE REPRESENTATIVE, TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Elected to represent the 45th district of Tennessee, served the 104th through the 107th General Assemblies. While serving at the legislature was elected to be the House Republican Whip and House Republican Caucus Chair. Additionally, was a member of the House Education Committee, House Government Operations Committee, House Judiciary Committee, House Calendar and Rules Committee, House Finance Committee, House Health Committee, House Transportation Committee, and House Family and Children Affairs Committee.

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS Championed bills that resulted in the following legislation: · Collaborative Conferencing Act: Gave teachers in the State of Tennessee a voice at the negotiating table, ending the teachers’ union's stronghold on education. · Voter ID Requirements: Ensures that only registered voters legally able to vote are permitted to cast a vote in Tennessee. · Sex Offender Crackdown: Legislation brought Tennessee into compliance with the Adam Walsh Act. · Protections for Child Abuse Victims: Allows video-taped evidence of a child testifying against his or her alleged offender to be admissible in a courtroom. · Tort Reform: Enabling businesses to operate on a level playing field throughout the State. · Tax Reform: Eliminated the gift tax and death tax in Tennessee to attract jobs in investment. · SJR 127: Restores the Tennessee State Legislature's power to regulate abortion in Tennessee. · Gun Rights: Flawless pro-Second Amendment voting record.

EDUCATION 2019 MASTER OF ARTS, LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY Graduated with a Master of Arts degree from the Institute of Conflict Management. 1982 Bachelor of Arts, Advertising Western Kentucky University

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Vestry Member, St. Joseph Episcopal Church, Current; Tennessee Lobbyist Association Board of Directors, Current; Vice Chair of the Sumner County Republican Women's Club, Current; Hendersonville Evening Rotary Club, Chair, Current; Wheels in Motion, Chair, Current; Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce; Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce; Gallatin Chamber of Commerce; Phi Mu Fraternity For Women; House Corporation Treasurer for Delta Tau Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity, Current; Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 2004, 2012; Western Kentucky University Alumni Association Board of Directors 2012 – 2015. AWARDS Nashville Alumna Panhellenic Association Greek Woman of the Year, 2014; Tennessee Business Roundtable Courageous Leadership Award, 2012; March of Dimes Legislator Recognition, 2011; Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers CPIT Leadership Award, 2009; Nashville Humane Association Legislator of the Year, 2009; Sumner County Republican Party Chairman's Award, 2000 and 2002.