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Ray Kidd
| Ray Kidd | |
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 76 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Antiques, Self Employed |
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Kidd is self-employed, dealing with antiques.
He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Arkansas Boy's Sheriff Runoff, Vice President of the Nettlon Lions Club, member of the Regional Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, and a supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Issue positions
Kidd 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 assignments
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas State Legislature
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
- Subcommittee on Hospital and Medicaid Study (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Local Government Personnel
- Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics
Sponsored legislation
Kidd's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1013 - "PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM USING HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONES TO ENGAGE IN TEXT MESSAGING."
- HB 1649 - "TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR THEFT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AN AREA DECLARED TO BE UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Kidd was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kidd won re-election to the 76th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Kidd raised $23,524 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2008
Below are Kidd's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[5]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Cash Today | $2,000 |
| Wallace Fowler | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Ernest Cunningham | $1,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Ray Kidd
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002
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Succeeded by Homer Lenderman |
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