Does your state lean blue or lean red? Check out our new report, highlighting partisan control of state government from 1992-2013.
Garry Smith, Arkansas Representative
| Garry Smith | ||
 | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 19, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Mena, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Professor | |
| Religion | Assembly of God | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
 | ||
Contents |
Smith works as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Southern Arkansas University Technical Institute, Camden. He is also the Manager/Owner of Garry's Plumbing and Electric, Incorporated.
Smith is a member of the Ouachita County Farm Bureau, Ouachita County Fire District Number 1 Board of Directors, Treasurer of the Ouachita County Cattleman's Association, Instructor - Arkansas Hunter Education Volunteer, and a Master Mason, Camden Lodge Number 1.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
- City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Local Government Personnel (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics
Issues
Lowery's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Smith's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1026 - "TO REQUIRE THAT A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION BE EXPERIENCED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS."
- HB 1266 - "AN ACT CONCERNING DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICERS KILLED OR INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Following redistricting, Smith was placed in the same district as fellow Democratic incumbent David Fielding. Rather than compete in the primary, Smith instead chose to run for election to the Arkansas State Senate, District 27. He was defeated by representative Bobby Pierce in the May 22 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Arkansas State Senate District 27 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bobby Pierce |
52.1% | 3,648 |
| Garry Smith | 47.9% | 3,350 |
| Total Votes | 6,998 | |
2010
Smith won re-election to the 7th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith won election to the 7th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Smith raised $40,962 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Garry Smith, Arkansas Representative's campaign in 2010 | |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Smith, Garry L | $1,974 |
| Arkansas Realtors Association | $1,800 |
| Miller Coors | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,449 |
2008
Below are Smith's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Garry L Smith | $4,276 |
| Garry Smith | $3,000 |
| Ernest Cunningham | $2,000 |
| Atla | $2,000 |
| Southern States Police Benevolent Assoc | $1,326 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Garry + Smith + Arkansas + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Garry Smith News Feed
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown - NOLA.com
- Kentucky Derby: Stevens riding high on comeback trail - Columbus Dispatch
- Arkansas Weekend: Upcoming events - Northwest Arkansas News
- Verrazano is No. 1 on AP's final Top 10 Derby list; O'Neill eyes 2nd Derby ... - Newser
Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Garry Smith
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smith
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smith Issue Positions
- ↑ [http://www.swtimes.com/state_news/article_669ff63a-ba5e-11e0-96de-001cc4c002e0.html Southwest Times "State District Maps OK’d", July 30, 2011.
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 7 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by John Baine (D) |
 |
State of Arkansas Little Rock (capital) |
|---|---|
| Ballot measures |
Ballot measures | List of ballot measures year, from 1912-2012 | Local ballot measures | Initiative laws | Campaign finance requirements | |
| Government |
Arkansas State Constitution | House of Representatives | Senate | Ethics Commission | Bureau of Legislative Research | Legislative Auditor | |
| State executive officers |
Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | Treasurer | Auditor of State | Commissioner of Education | Commissioner of Insurance | Secretary of Agriculture | Executive Director of Natural Resources Commission | Director of Labor | Public Service Commission| |
| Elections | |
| Judiciary |
Arkansas Supreme Court | Arkansas Courts of Appeal | Circuit Courts | District Courts | Arkansas City Courts | Judicial News | Judicial selection in Arkansas | |
| Transparency Topics |
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act | Transparency Checklist | Government corruption reports | Transparency Legislation | FOIA procedures | Transparency Advocates | State budget | Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations | |
| Divisions |
State |
List of counties |
List of Cities |
List of School Board Districts | |
- Former member, Arkansas House of Representatives
- State representatives first elected in 2008
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 candidate
- Arkansas
- State House incumbent retired, 2012
- State House running for State Senate, 2012
- 2012 challenger
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (defeated)
- 2012 open seat
