Larry Cowling
| Larry Cowling | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer/Owner, Cowling Farm and Trucking | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cowling owns his own business, Cowling Farm and Trucking.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cowling served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Review, Chair
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Complaints and Remediation
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
- Subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions
- Subcommittee on House State Agencies and Reorganization
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cowling served on these committees:
- Energy
- Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications Committee, Arkansas Assembly (Chair)
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Motor Vehicle and Highways
- Subcommittee on State Agencies and Reorganization
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Cowling's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1437 - "TO REQUIRE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TITLE ON REPOSSESSED MOTOR VEHICLE."
- HB 1905 - "TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT."
- HB 2166 - "TO EXEMPT THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FROM SALES AND USE TAX."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Cowling ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 11. Cowling was defeated by current District 21 incumbent Steve Harrelson in the May 22 Democratic primary. [2][3]
| Arkansas State Senate District 11 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Steve Harrelson |
54.7% | 3,613 |
| Larry Cowling | 45.3% | 2,996 |
| Total Votes | 6,609 | |
2010
Cowling won re-election to the 2nd district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cowling won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Cowling raised $16,225 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Larry Cowling's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cowling, Larry | $1,850 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| A-Tape | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,100 |
2008
Below are Cowling's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| American Electric Power | $750 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $500 |
Recent news
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Larry Cowling News Feed
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Representative Larry Cowling
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Larry Cowling on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Cowling
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012 ," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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Arkansas House District 2 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Lane Jean (R) |
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- Former member, Arkansas House of Representatives
- State representatives first elected in 2006
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
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- Representative termed out, 2012
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