Jim Tomes
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 49th district
Assumed office
November 3, 2010
Preceded byBob Deig
Personal details
Born (1948-07-31) July 31, 1948
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMargie
Residence(s)Wadesville, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materIvy Tech Community College

Jim Tomes (born July 31, 1948) is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the Senate District 49 since 2010. As one of the founders of the 2nd Amendment Patriots gun rights grassroots organization, he has served as its director since its inception in January 1999. This group is dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment, guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. He has received support from the Tea Party and is a proponent for conservative causes including smaller government, right to life and the 2nd amendment. For 33 years, he was a trucker and served as a union steward.

Tomes broke ranks with Republican leadership in the State Senate and the administration of Republican Governor Mitch Daniels to oppose the "right-to-work" legislation that became law in Indiana in 2012.[1] His legislative history shows that he is sympathetic to the anti-vaccine movement. He voted against legislation for collegiate meningitis vaccine requirements.[2] Tomes also introduced a bill in 2018 that would require schools to inform parents about vaccine exemptions which are allowed by law.[3] He voted against a bill in 2019 that would require assisted living facilities to inform residents about the seasonal influenza vaccine.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Tomes, Jim (December 28, 2011). "This is the wrong time for right to work". Courier & Press.
  2. ↑ Lange, Kaitlin. "Indiana bill requiring college students to get shots to prevent meningitis passes". Indiana Economic Digest. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  3. ↑ Webb, Jon. "Webb: Why the latest vaccine debate is ridiculous". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  4. ↑ "Senator Jim Tomes - Voting Records - Vote Smart". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-08-16.


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