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Jim Nickels
| Jim Nickels | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| 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 | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Henderson State University (1970) | |
| Master's | Henderson State University (1976) | |
| J.D. | University of Arkansas (1981) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 10, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Hot Springs, Arkansas | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Nickels' professional experience includes working as an attorney with the Nickels Law Firm and as a Professor at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nickels served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nickels served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nickels served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Nickels's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1464 - "AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE TO PARALLEL THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE LAW."
- HB 1891 - "TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EMPLOYEES AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES."
- HB 1935 - "TO REPEAL THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT"
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage test
Nickels provided answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities he responded:
- 1. Strengthen lobbyist and candidate disclosure. Limit campaign contributions to $1000.
- 2. Pay day lending: define interest to include fees charged.[1]
Elections
2012
Nickels ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 41. Nickels ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Alan Pogue (R) in the November 6, 2012, general election.[2][3][4]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jim Nickels Incumbent |
52% | 6,700 | |
| Republican | Alan L. Pogue | 48% | 6,192 | |
| Total Votes | 12,892 | |||
2010
Nickels won re-election to the 43rd district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nickels won election to the 43rd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Steven Meckfessel (R).[6]
Nickels raised $59,903 for his campaign, while Meckfessel raised $26,863.[7]
| Arkansas State House, District 43 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Nickels (D)
|
7,181 | |||
| Steven Meckfessel (R) | 6,552 | |||
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 Jim Nickels's campaign in 2010 | |
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $1,000 |
| Hendricks, Brad | $1,000 |
| Brad Hendricks Law Firm | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,303 |
2008
Below are Nickels's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AFSCME | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Assoc | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Brad Hendricks Law Firm | $2,000 |
| AFSCME Council 38 | $2,000 |
Personal
Nickels serves on the Executive Board of the Little Rock Workforce Investment Board, and is a member of a number of organizations, including the Labor and Employment Relations Association, American Association for Justice, American Association of University Professors, and Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.[9]
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Jim Nickels
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nickels Issue Positions
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nickels
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| Preceded by Ed Garner (R) |
Arkansas House District 41 2013–present |
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Succeeded by Davy Carter (R) |
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