Barbara Nix

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Barbara Nix
Arkansas House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent
Assumed office
2008
Current term ends
2010
Political party Democrat
Profession Teacher
Website House site

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Barbara Nix is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 28th District since 2008.

Prior to her election Nix worked as a teacher in Benton Public Schools from 1971-2008. She also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum, was President of the Benton Education Association, and served on the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Education Association.[1]

Issue positions

Nix's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked her legislative priorities she responed:

"My priorities are adequate funding for our children's education, access to good affordable health care for all Arkansans, and demanding the resources our public safety workers need in order to provide a safe environment for the people of Arkansas. I would look at state surplus money first."[2]

Committee membership

Sponsored legislation

Nix's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 1227 - "AN ACT TO LOWER THE BLOOD-ALCOHOL LEVEL THRESHOLD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS IF A PERSON IS DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ON A LICENSE SUSPENDED BECAUSE OF A PRIOR DWI CONVICTION."
  • HB 1459 - "AN ACT TO INCREASE THE LOOK BACK PERIOD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS FROM FIVE YEARS TO SEVEN YEARS."
  • HB 1921 - "TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE FAIR HEARING ACT."

For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Major donors

Below are Nix's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]

Contributor 2008 total
Barbara Nix $3,000
Arkansas Democratic Party $2,500
Arkansas Education Assoc $2,200
McDaniel Leadership PAC $2,000
Benton Firefighters PAC $2,000

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