Henry Burns
| Henry Burns | ||
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| Louisiana House of Representatives District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| 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 | |
| First elected | November 17, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northwestern State University | |
| Master's | Pepperdine University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner/Operator, Wooden Spoon Bakery of Bossier City | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Burns owner and operator of the Wooden Spoon Bakery of Bossier City, and is also a thoroughbred owner and breeder.
He is a member of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Burns served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
- Appropriations
- Education
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burns served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Transportation
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Burns 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, Burns was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Richey Jackson.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 9 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Henry Burns (R)
|
5,225 | |||
| Richey Jackson (R) | 5,138 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Burns received $45,724 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Henry Burns's campaign in 2011 | |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Cmte | $2,500 |
| Collier, Rodney M | $2,500 |
| Certigfied Equipment Inc Dba Valveworks Usa | $2,500 |
| Exxonmobil | $2,000 |
| Louisiana Values PAC | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $45,724 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Burns was up for election, he collected $142,942 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Henry Burns | $82,008 |
| Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Restaurant Association | $3,500 |
| Rodney M. Collier | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Henry Burns News Feed
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown - NOLA.com
- Gun bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now? - NOLA.com
- As national debate centers on background checks, Louisiana pulls trigger on ... - NOLA.com
- Independence Bowl loses while NOLA wins on Hotel-Motel taxes - Bossier Press-Tribune Online
- Hasten: Louisiana Legislature targets gun rights - Alexandria Town Talk
- Committee ok's bill to give Louisiana Legislature approval power over school ... - NOLA.com
- Breakaway EBR school district bills pass committee - The Advocate
- Louisiana bill sets limits on funeral protests - Alexandria Town Talk
- Concealed handgun law could get Louisiana attorney general's scrutiny - NOLA.com
- Guns, taxes, Medicaid hot topics in Louisiana Legislature's third week - Alexandria Town Talk
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External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Henry Burns
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
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