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Duncan Baird
| Duncan Baird | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 96 | ||
| 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 Arkansas, 2003 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Investments/Securities Trader | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Baird earned his degree in finance/investments at the University of Arkansas in 2003. His professional experience includes working as an investments/securities trader.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Baird served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Budget, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Alternate | ||||
| • Joint Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Alternate | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Baird served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications | ||||
| • Management, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Baird served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Baird's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 2090 - "TO REFORM THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CORPORATIONS, THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, PROXY CONTESTS AND RELATED CORPORATE MATTERS."
- HB 2213 - "CONCERNING THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS".
- HB 2214 - "TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Baird ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 96. Baird ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[1][2][3]
2010
Baird won re-election to the 95th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Baird won election to the 95th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Baird raised $12,961 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 Duncan Baird's campaign in 2010 | |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Walton, Lynne | $1,000 |
| Kraft Foods | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,450 |
2008
Below are Baird's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Duncan Baird | $1,591 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,500 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Jim Walton | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Duncan Baird News Feed
- Legislators pleased with regular session results - The City Wire
- Region's Caucus Still Cordial - Northwest Arkansas News
- Arkansas Lawmakers Allocate Surplus Funds - KTTS
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External links
- Campaign website
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Duncan Baird
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2002
- Duncan Baird on Facebook
- Twitter feed
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 Debra Hobbs (R) |
Arkansas House District 96 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 95 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Sue Scott (R) |
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