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Buddy Lovell
| Buddy Lovell | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 56 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | Army National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Consultant, retired | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lovell is retired, having previously serving in the Army National Guard and as a consultant.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lovell served on these committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Claims, Chair
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Subcommittee on Insurance
- Subcommittee on Labor and Environment, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lovell served on these committees:
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
- Subcommittee on Insurance (Chair)
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Lovell's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1344 - "TO CLARIFY THAT AN ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENT IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO THE YEAR THE ASSESSMENT WAS MADE; TO ALLOW THE APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE BOARD WHEN THE PETITIONER FAILED TO APPEAR THROUGH NO FAULT OF THE PETITIONER."
- HB 1987 - "TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX LAWS TO CONFORM WITH THE STREAMLINED SALES TAX. AGREEMENT."
- HB 2147 - "TO SET OUT THE PROCEDURE FOR EQUALIZATION BOARDS TO FOLLOW WHEN CHANGING PROPERTY VALUES IN A YEAR WHEN A COUNTY IS NOT COMPLETING REAPPRAISAL."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Lovell won re-election to the 56th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the May 18 primary.[2] He defeated Republican Donnie Scroggins in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 56 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Buddy Lovell (D)
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4,134 | |||
| Donnie Scroggins (R) | 2,279 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lovell won re-election to the 56th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Lovell raised $25,876 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Buddy Lovell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Cmte For Advancement Of Rural Development | $2,000 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecommunications | $2,000 |
| Berry, Marion | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $50,841 |
2008
Below are Lovell's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| South Arkansas Telephone Co | $1,000 |
| Prairie Grove Telephone Co | $1,000 |
| Yelcot Telephone Co | $1,000 |
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Buddy Lovell
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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Succeeded by Joe Jett (D) |
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