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Mike Patterson
| Mike Patterson | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 79 | ||
| 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 | Real Estate | |
| Religion | First Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Patterson works with Piggott Realty, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Patterson served on these committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House, Chair
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Patterson served on these committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Executive
- Subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions
- Subcommittee on Small Business and Economic Development (Chair)
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Patterson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1478 - "TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW TO ALLOW INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES."
- HB 2190 - "TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED."
- HB 2255 - "TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR MANUFACTURERS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Patterson won re-election to the 79th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Patterson won re-election to the 79th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Patterson raised $19,158 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Patterson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Realtors Association | $1,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,700 |
2008
Below are Patterson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[5]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Realtors Assoc | $750 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecommunications | $500 |
Recent news
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Mike Patterson News Feed
- Looking ahead to the top 2013 nonconference games; more mail - SI.com
- Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who - Ouachita Baptist University News
- Rector Chamber Banquet is Held - cctimesdemocrat
- Miami Dolphins Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings - Bleacher Report
- Recapping the Dolphins' Draft - Bleacher Report
- Mock draft 5.0 (final): How many QBs join Geno Smith in Round 1? - USA Today - USA TODAY
- 10 things to know about NFL draft - WBOC TV 16
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Mike Patterson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 79 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Gary Deffenbaugh (R) |
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