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Debra Hobbs
| Debra Hobbs | ||
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| Date of primary | May 20, 2014 | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 94 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of the Ozarks, 1977 | |
| Master's | University of Arkansas, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 8, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Hershing, Austria | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Religion | Protestant-Nazarene | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hobbs formerly served on the Benton County Quorum Court.
Biography
Hobbs earned her B.S. in Science Composite from the University of the Ozarks in 1977 and her M.S. in Counseling Education from the University of Arkansas in 1987. Her professional experience includes working as a former school counselor/teacher and as small business owner.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hobbs served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hobbs served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hobbs served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Hobbs's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1055 - "TO ALLOW A CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO PURCHASE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX WHEN THE CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC."
- HB 1056 - "TO EXEMPT SALES AND USE TAX ON THE MANUFACTURER'S OR DEALER'S REBATE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE."
- HB 2049 - "TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INFORMED OF GUARDIANSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON THE STUDENT'S REACHING EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage test
Hobbs provided 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. When asked her legislative priorities she replied:
"Since Arkansas ranks 5th in the nation in poverty, 49th in percapita income, 24th in tax burden, and 50th in percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher, we, as leaders in the state need to do what we can to address these broad issues. A top priority is to do what I can to allow citizens of Arkansas to keep more of their hard earned money by controlling government spending as much as possible. Assuring property rights and personal liberties are important. It is important to keep in touch with constituents to discover their concerns."[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2014
Hobbs announced on May 13, 2013 that she is running for election as Governor of Arkansas in 2014. She is seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the primary election on May 20, 2014. The general election will be held on November 4, 2014.[3]
Two-term Democratic incumbent Mike Beebe is term-limited and cannot run for re-election, leaving the seat open for the 2014 election.
2012
Hobbs ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 94. Hobbs ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[4][5][6]
2010
Hobbs won re-election to the 96th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hobbs won election to the 96th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[8]
Hobbs raised $10,733 for her campaign.[9]
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 Debra Hobbs's campaign in 2010 | |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,346 |
2008
Below are Hobbs's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[10]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Wal-Mart | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Southern States Police Benevolent Assoc | $773 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
Personal
Hobbs and her husband, Ray, have two children.
Recent news
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- State Rep. Debra Hobbs Running for Arkansas Governor - Arkansas Business Online
- Davy Carter won't make race for governor - Arkansas Times (blog)
- Speaker Carter: 'A political kind of guy' - The City Wire
- State Briefs - Baxter Bulletin
- Kentucky, Arkansas, & Alabama - Southern Political Report
- Politics: Guns, 'golden' names and gubernatorial money - The City Wire
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Debra Hobbs
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ San Francisco Chronicle, "State Rep. Debra Hobbs running for Arkansas gov.," May 13, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hobbs Issue Positions
- ↑ San Francisco Chronicle, "State Rep. Debra Hobbs running for Arkansas gov.," May 13, 2013
- ↑ 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 Les Carnine (R) |
Arkansas House District 94 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 96 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Duncan Baird (R) |
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