Capitol Hill WeekFrom Senator Mae Beavers Senate passes legislation strengthening DUI and sex offender laws as they look towards adjournment (NASHVILLE, TN), May 13, 2011 -- The Tennessee General Assembly worked in marathon floor and committee sessions this past week towards the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session. Among major bills approved were legislation to crack down on drunk drivers and several measures getting tough on child sex offenders. The legislation dealing with drunk drivers, which I am sponsoring, advanced in the Senate Judiciary Committee.