Bobby Pierce
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| Bobby Pierce | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 19 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Business owner |
| Website | House site |
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Bobby Pierce is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 19th District since 2007.
Pierce is a member of the Arkansas National Guard, and owner of Sheridan True Value, as well as Telebooth, Incorporated. He is a former member of the Sheridan School Board.[1]
Issue positions
Pierce did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- House Rules Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Claims Review (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
- Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs
Sponsored legislation
Pierce's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1338 - "AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES BY CERTAIN PERSONS, TO ADD PROHIBITED CATEGORIES, AND TO CREATE A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION."
- HB 1706 - "TO CLARIFY THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY LETHAL INJECTION."
- HB 1752 - "TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING REPRIEVES AND NEW TRIALS FOR CONDEMNED FELONS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Pierce's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecommunications | $1,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Stevens LLC | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Bobby Pierce
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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