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Johnnie Roebuck
| Jonnie Roebuck | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2010 - Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Texas Woman's University (1964) | |
| Master's | Henderson State University (1974) | |
| Other | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (1990) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 7, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Clarksdale, Mississippi | |
| Profession | Professor (retired) | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Roebuck is a retired professor at Henderson State University, and has previously served as Supervisor of Special Education Services for Dawson Education Cooperative.
Roebuck is past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, Arts, and member of Clark County Democratic Women.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roebuck served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Higher Education, Chair
- Education Committee, Arkansas House, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on K-12, Vocational-Technical Institutions
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Constitutional Issues
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roebuck served on these committees:
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
- Subcommittee on Children and Youth
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Higher Education (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice and Child Support
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Roebuck's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1372 - "TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD."
- HB 1589 - "AN ACT TO CREATE THE COMPREHENSIVE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT."
- HB 2124 - "AN ACT TO CREATE THE CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM ACT AND TO REDUCE LITTER AND FACILITATE LITTER REMOVAL AND RECYCLING THROUGH A TAX ON LITTER GENERATING PRODUCTS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Roebuck won re-election to the 20th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roebuck won re-election to the 20th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Roebuck raised $31,989 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Johnnie Roebuck's campaign in 2010 | |
| Formby, C E (Buddy) | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,147 |
2008
Below are Roebuck's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[5]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Ross & Mary Whipple | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Education Assoc | $1,000 |
| C E Buddy Formby | $1,000 |
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Johnnie Roebuck
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Johnnie Roebuck on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 20 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Nate Bell (R) |
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