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Ann Clemmer
| Ann Clemmer | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 10, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Benton, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Professor | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Clemmer's professional experience includes working as a Professor of Political Science.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clemmer served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clemmer served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clemmer served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
2009-2010
Clemmer's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1869 - "AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS."
- HB 1870 - "AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE."
- HB 1871 - "AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Human Heartbeat Protection Act
On January 28, 2013, Senator Jason Rapert introduced Senate Bill 134, the proposed "Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act." Clemmer was the chief sponsor in the House. The bill, now Act 301, would require all pregnant women considering abortion to undergoing medical testing to determine if the fetus has a heartbeat and would ban abortions in pregnancies past 12 weeks where the fetus has a heartbeat. Act 301 includes exemptions for abortions carried "to preserve the life of the pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, or when continuation of the pregnancy will create a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman," "due to the existence of a highly lethal fetal disorder as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board," and in cases of rape and incest.[2] The House passed the bill in its final form 68-20 on February 23, and the Senate followed on February 28, with a vote of 26-8. Beebe vetoed SB 134 on March 4, asserting that "because it would impose a ban on a woman's right to choose an elective, nontherapeutic abortion well before viability, Senate Bill 134 blatantly contradicts the United States Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court."[3] More than the required simple majority voted to override his veto in each chamber, with the Senate doing so 20-14 on March 5 and the House 56-33 on March 6. The Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act became law on March 6 as Act 301.[4] When enacted, the ban on most abortions after a fetus reaches 12 weeks of age was the earliest in the country.[5] The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights announced that they would challenge the Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act before it goes into effect 90 days after the legislature's adjournment. Clemmer said the Act was "a statement consistent with what Arkansas voters want" and that she understood it was the courts' role to test legislation.[6]
Lottery proceeds
In 2011, Clemmer introduced HJR 1005, a proposed constitutional amendment to require that 35% of the proceeds of the Arkansas State Lottery go to scholarships.[7]
Priorities
In 2008, Clemmer answered the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test's question about priorities, saying:
"My top three priorities when elected are as follows: Improve educational opportunities for all children and college-aged people. Lower the tax burden on Arkansans and businesses. Make government more accountable for wasteful spending."[8]
Elections
2012
Clemmer ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 23. Clemmer ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[9][10][11]
2010
Clemmer won re-election to the 29th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[12]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clemmer won election to the 29th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Scott Smith (D).[13]
Clemmer raised $62,034 for her campaign, while Smith raised $109,223.[14]
| Arkansas State House, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ann Clemmer (R)
|
9,505 | |||
| Scott Smith (D) | 5,518 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ann Clemmer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,300 |
2008
Below are Clemmer's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[15]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Republican Party of Arkansas Legislative Victory Fund | $2,500 |
| Stephens Group | $2,500 |
| S Gene Cauley | $2,500 |
| J T Ferguson | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Conservative Legislative PAC | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Ann Clemmer News Feed
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External links
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas State Legislature profile, 89th General Assembly, Regular Session
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas State Legislature profile, 88th General Assembly, Regular Session
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas State Legislature profile, 88th General Assembly, Fiscal Session
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas State Legislature profile, 87th General Assembly, Regular Session
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas State Legislature profile, 87th General Assembly, Fiscal Session
- Ann Clemmer's Arkansas House of Representatives profile (incomplete)
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Facebook
- Profile at Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Clemmer
- ↑ Text of Arkansas Act 301, formerly Senate Bill 134
- ↑ Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press, "Ark. Gov. Beebe Vetoes 12-Week Abortion Ban," March 4, 2013
- ↑ Bill status information for Arkansas Senate Bill 134, accessed March 11, 2013
- ↑ Suzi Parker, Reuters, "Arkansas bans abortion at 12 weeks, earliest in nation," March 6, 2013
- ↑ Erik Eckholm, The New York Times, "Arkansas Adopts a Ban on Abortions After 12 Weeks," March 6, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Times, "Amendment a lottery killer", February 9, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Clemmer Issue Positions
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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