Bobby Pierce
| Bobby Pierce | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 14, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 19 | ||
| 2007-2013 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Pierce was a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 19th District from 2007 to 2013 and served as State House Speaker Pro Tempore.
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]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Energy | ||||
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials | ||||
| • Academic Facilities Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Legislative Facilities | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Issues
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.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Pierce ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 27. Pierce defeated state representative Garry Smith in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Henry Frisby, II (R) in the November 6, 2012 general election.[2][3][4]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bobby J. Pierce |
50.5% | 15,805 | |
| Republoican | Henry L. Firsby, II | 49.5% | 15,506 | |
| Total Votes | 31,311 | |||
| Arkansas State Senate District 27 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Bobby Pierce |
52.1% | 3,648 |
| Garry Smith | 47.9% | 3,350 |
| Total Votes | 6,998 | |
2010
Pierce won re-election to the 19th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pierce won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Pierce raised $14,831 for his campaign.[7]
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 Bobby Pierce's campaign in 2010 | |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| South Arkansas Telephone Co | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Walton, Jim | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,790 |
2008
Below are Pierce's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| 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 |
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Bobby Pierce
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pierce
- ↑ 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, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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