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Karen Camper
Politicians/Karen Camper
Karen Camper (D)
State Rep. (TN-87)
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
68
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Born
January 15, 1958
Family
Divorced; 1 Child: Bruce, Jr.
Contact
rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.govwww.legislature.state.tn.us/house/members/h87.html
Election Info
District87, TN
Current Term04/03/2008 — Present
First Elected2008
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Certificate
Basic, Operations, and Advanced Management Courses, United States Army
Certificate
Primary, Basic, and Advanced Leadership Development Courses, United States Army
Graduated
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1981
Certificate, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Team Course
United States Army
Certificate, Equal Opportunity Leadership Course
United States Army
AS
University of Albany, State University of New York
Graduated
Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills
Political Career3
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2008-present
Former Minority Floor Leader
Tennessee State House of Representatives
Democratic Leader
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2019-present
Professional Background4
Owner
Key II Entertainment
Substitute Teacher
Memphis City School System
Chief Warrant Officer
United States Army, retired
Intelligence Officer
United States Army
Organizations22
Order of the Eastern Star
Treasurer
International Business Council
Advisory Board
Black in Government
Lifetime Member
Women in Military Service for America
Charter Member
Harambee Social Club
Treasurer
The Humble Hearts Foundation, Incorporated
Founder/Executive Director
Shelby County Legislative Delegation
Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 11333
Member
National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women
President
Tennessee Economic Council Foundation
Chair
National Foundation for Women Legislators
State Director
2017-2018
Anne Arundel County, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Member
Women's Actions for New Directions
Board Member
National Caucus of Environment Legislators
Member
Tennessee Economic Council on Women
Vice Chair
Council of State Governments (CSG)
Toll Fellow
Trafficking In America Task Force, Incorporated
Member
Black in Government
Member
Emerging Leaders Program
Participant
New Beginning All Life Ministries
Member
African American Leadership Financial Council
Member
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Region IV Chair
Committees12
Calendar and Rules Committee
Commerce Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Government Operations Committee
Joint Committee on Government Operations
Joint Committee on Pensions and Insurance
Joint Subcommittee on Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture
Select Committee on Ethics
Select Committee on Rules
Subcommittee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Business and Utilities
Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee

Recent Bills & Votes

0033AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release for certain offenses.Voted Yes0022AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.Voted No0030AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, relative to adult cabaret entertainment.Voted No
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
68
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Born
January 15, 1958
Family
Divorced; 1 Child: Bruce, Jr.
Contact
rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.govwww.legislature.state.tn.us/house/members/h87.html