Eddie Lambert
| Eddie Lambert | ||
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| Louisiana House Of Representatives District 59 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 November 17, 2007 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | Term limited | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lambert is an attorney. He has also worked as an alligator hunter for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Lambert is a member of the Acadiana Delegation, Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Lambert served on the following committees:
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Ways and Means
- Joint Legislative Capital Outlay Committee
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Homeland Security
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Lambert served on the following committees:
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Capital Outlay
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Subcommittee on Business Development
- Subcommittee on Education (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Litigation
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Lambert won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary election, assuring his re-election.
2007
In 2007, Lambert was re-elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 59 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Eddie Lambert (R)
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N/A | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Lambert received $60,755 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Lambert's campaign in 2011 | |
| Louisiana Manufacturers Association | $4,500 |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Cmte L L C | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Dental Association | $2,500 |
| Baton Rouge Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 |
| Louisiana Sheriffs & Deputies Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $60,755 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Lambert was up for election, he collected $39,534 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce | $5,000 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $4,500 |
| Louisiana Association Business & Industry | $3,650 |
| Louisiana Manufacturers Association | $2,863 |
External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Eddie Lambert
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
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Succeeded by NA |
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