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Eddie Hawkins
| Eddie Hawkins | |
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 47 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2007 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Insurance Agent |
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Issue positions
Hawkins did not provide 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.[1]
Committee assignments
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas House (Chair)
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Health Services
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Subcommittee on Personnel
Sponsored legislation
Hawkins's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1640 - "AN ACT REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED LICENSES."
- HB 1917 - "TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY SELLERS OF PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS."
- HB 1918 - "TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF PAID BREAKS FOR CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Hawkins lost re-election to the 47th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the May 18 primary.[2] He was defeated by Republican Stephen Meeks in the November 2 general election.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hawkins won re-election to the 47th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Hawkins raised $17,650 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2008
Below are Hawkins's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $1,000 |
| American Institute of Architects Arkansas Chapter | $500 |
| Arkansas Optometric Physicians | $500 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Eddie Hawkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 47 2007-2011 |
Succeeded by Stephen Meeks |
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