James Fannin
| James Fannin | ||
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| Louisiana House of Representatives District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | 2003 | |
| Next election | Term limited | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fannin is an independent businessman. He earned his BS in Agriculture Education.
Fannin as a member of the Democratic Caucus, and Chair of the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Fannin served on the following committees:
- Appropriations, Chairman
- Joint Legislative Capital Outlay Committee
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Legislative Budgetary Control Council
- State Bond Commission
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Fannin served on the following committees:
- Appropriations (Chair)
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee (Vice Chair)
- Capital Outlay
- Subcommittee on Litigation
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Fannin 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, Fannin was re-elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Jason Cook.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 13 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Fannin (D)
|
10,551 | |||
| Jason Cook (D) | 2,879 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Fannin received $175,932 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Fannin's campaign in 2011 | |
| Louisiana Dental Association | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Hospital Association | $3,000 |
| Noble Ellington Campaign | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Nursing Home Association | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $175,932 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Fannin was up for election, he collected $13,391 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Association of Business & Industry | $3,004 |
| Louisiana Manufacturers Association | $2,750 |
| Louisiana Realtors Association | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Safety Association of Timberman Sif | $2,250 |
Recent news
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James Fannin News Feed
- State budget, school funding top issues - Monroe News Star
- BEAM: The Senate Is Too Quick To Criticize The Fiscal Hawks - The Hayride - The Hayride
- Senate has questions about House's state budget bill - The Advocate
- Questions raised about House budget proposal - Daily Comet
- Legislature starting to show independence from Gov. Jindal - Bossier Press-Tribune Online
- Budget plan passes House - The Advocate
- La. House backs $25 billion budget compromise - Tri Parish Times
- Louisiana House pulls one-time money, backs $25B budget - Alexandria Town Talk
- Beam: House changes political scene - American Press
- Sales tax collection bills pending in Legislature - EuniceToday.com
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External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - James Fannin
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
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