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James Word
| James Word | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Word's professional experience includes working as a housing director.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Word served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Energy | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Word served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Legislative Facilities | ||||
| • Management | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Word served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • Public Transportation | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Word's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1609 - "TO REQUIRE A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS, A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS, OR A TOWN TO ALLOW A CUSTOMER TO TAKE WATER OR SEWER SERVICE THROUGH A SINGLE METER IF THE SERVICE IS AT ONE LOCATION THAT IS PHYSICALLY INTEGRATED."
- HB 1956 - "TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROJECT GRADUATION COMMISSION."
- HB 2106 - "TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED SHOPLIFTING."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Word ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 16. Word ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[2][3][4]
2010
Word won re-election to the 16th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Word won election to the 16th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Word raised $34,066 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Word's campaign in 2010 | |
| Word, James L | $3,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,750 |
2008
Below are Word's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| James L Wood Arkansas | $5,000 |
| Lindseys Catering | $4,750 |
| James L Word | $4,691 |
| South Arkansas Telephone Co | $2,000 |
| Words Family Reunion Funds c/o Walter R Word | $2,000 |
Recent news
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James Word News Feed
- Republicans Unsatisfied by IRS Answers Press for More - Businessweek
- IRS scandal puts the caffeine back in tea party - Sacramento Bee
- The IRS Scandal: Tempest and the Tea Party - Businessweek
- Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) Was For Free Speech Before They Were ... - Age of Autism
- Benghazi Cover-up: Republicans Are in Danger Of Overreaching and Alienating ... - PolicyMic
- Country Living - Mymonticellonews
- Hillary Clinton Movie 'Rodham' Includes Bits About Early Romance With Bill ... - Huffington Post
- Insider's Guide: Atlantic City - Philly.com - Philly.com
- The Script for the Hillary Clinton Biopic, "Rodham," Seems Incredible - Complex.com (blog)
- Searcy K-Life going strong into summer - Arkansas Online - Arkansas Online (subscription)
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. James Word
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Word
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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