Gene Shelby
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| Gene Shelby | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 25 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Emergency Physician |
| Website | House site |
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Gene Shelby is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 25th District since 2007.
Shelby currently works as an Emergency Physician with the National Park Medical Center. He has previously served as Coroner of Garland County, Emergency Physician with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and was a Medical Officer with the Peace Corps in Zaire.
Shelby is President of the Arkansas Coroner's Association, member of the Hot Springs National Park Rotary, Chairman/member of the Hot Springs/Garland County Emergency Medical Services Board, Board Member/member of the Arkansas Medical Society, and President/member of the Arkansas American College of Emergency Physicians.[1]
Issue positions
Shelby did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. His answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available, and when asked his legislative priorities he responded:
"...my focus will be healthcare issues...I will be working on ways to improve trauma care around the state....We are one of the few states in the country that doesn't have a level one trauma center. I will be working with hospitals, physicians, EMS personnel, and consumers to find ways to improve our system. I am looking at possibly adding a fee to all moving vehicle citations to help fund these initiatives...I am working...on a bill to improve the work of coroners and death investigations around the state. This bill will create a standerdized coroner's report as well develop a code of ethics for all coroners."[2]
Committee membership
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House (Vice Chair)
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Health Services (Chair)
- Subcommittee on State Agencies and Reorganization
Sponsored legislation
Shelby's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1481 - "TO REQUIRE MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS TO WEAR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR."
- HB 1603 - "TO IMPROVE THE INVESTIGATION AND CERTIFICATION OF DEATH IN ARKANSAS."
- HB 2089 - "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Shelby's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Medical Society | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $1,500 |
| Wal-Mart | $500 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Gene Shelby
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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