Larry Cowling
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| Larry Cowling | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 2 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Farmer |
| Website | House site |
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Larry Cowling is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District since 2007.
Cowling owns his own business, Cowling Farm and Trucking.[1]
Issue positions
Cowling did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- 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
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.
Major donors
Below are Cowling's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| 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 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Representative Larry Cowling
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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