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Butch Wilkins
| Butch Wilkins | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 59 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| 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) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Consulting, retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Wilkins' professional experience includes working in consulting.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilkins served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Alternate | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilkins served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wilkins served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Wilkins's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1943 - "TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT IF COMMITTED AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS."
- HB 2086 - "TO AMEND THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD."
- HB 2087 - "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SILVER ALERT SYSTEM FOR ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA OR OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Wilkins ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 59. Wilkins ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated John Cooper (R) in the November 6, 2012, general election.[1][2][3]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 59, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Butch Wilkins Incumbent |
53.7% | 4,390 | |
| Republican | John R. Cooper | 46.3% | 3,790 | |
| Total Votes | 8,180 | |||
2010
Wilkins won re-election to the 74th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wilkins won election to the 74th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Wilkins raised $22,650 for his campaign.[6]
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 Butch Wilkins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Wilkins, Butch | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,450 |
2008
Below are Wilkins's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Bobby Hogue | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Assoc | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Realtors Assoc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Butch Wilkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Josh Johnston (R) |
Arkansas House District 59 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 74 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Jon S. Eubanks (R) |
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