Mike Burris
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| Mike Burris | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 26 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Higher Education Administrator/Instructor |
| Website | House site |
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Mike Burris is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 26th District since 2004.
He is a higher education administrator/instructor.[1]
Issue positions
Burris did not provide 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.[2]
Committee membership
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Game and Fish/State Police
- Subcommittee on Health Services
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on Parks and Tourism
- Subcommittee on State Agencies
Sponsored legislation
Burris's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1804 - "TO REQUIRE A WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR TO OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE INJECTING A CHEMICAL ADDITIVE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DISEASE INTO A WATER SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN DUTIES."
- HB 2014 - "TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURES OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYEES HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST."
- HB 2033 - "TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON WATER QUALITY."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Burris's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Linda Horton | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Medco Health | $1,000 |
| Merck & Co | $1,000 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Mike Burris
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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