David Powers
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| David Powers | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Juvenile Intake Officer |
| Website | House site |
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David Powers is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District since 2007.
Powers is a Juvenile Intake Officer in the 8th Judicial District North. He has served on the Hope Public School Board.[1]
Issue positions
Powers did not provide answers to the 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 (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice and Child Support
- Subcommittee on State Agencies
Sponsored legislation
Powers's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1398 - "TO INCREASE DISTRICT COURT FILING FEES; ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL PILOT STATE DISTRICT COURT JUDGESHIPS; CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS."
- HB 1768 - "AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE - STUDENT SUCCESS AND WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION."
- HB 1833 - "TO AMEND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Powers's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Assoc | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Mark Pryor | $2,000 |
| McDaniel Leadership PAC | $2,000 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Representative David Powers
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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