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Tracy Pennartz
| Tracy Pennartz | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 65 | ||
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arkansas, 1973 | |
| Master's | University of Arkansas, 1974 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1967-1970 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | President, Pennartz and Associates | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Pennartz is President of Pennartz and Associates. She has previously served as Associate Director of the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center from 1975-2006, as an Adjunct Professor at Webster University, and as a journalist in the United States Navy.
Pennartz is involved with a number of organizations, including the America Reads Program, Fort Smith Art Center, Fort Smith Girls' Shelter, Fort Smith League of Women Voters, Fort Smith Literacy Council, Saint Boniface Catholic Church, Volunteer Connection, Incorporated, and Young Women's Christian Association of Fort Smith.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pennartz served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Special Language, Chair
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Human Services
- Subcommittee on House Elections, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pennartz served on these committees:
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Children and Youth
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Human Services (Chair)
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Pennartz's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1022 - "AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM AND TO PROMOTE TEACHING IN NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS."
- HB 1367 - "TO IMPROVE DENTAL HEALTH AMONG PATIENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION."
- HB 1375 - "TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF INMATES COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR RESTRICTIONS ON WORK BY INMATES ARE FOLLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Pennartz ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 9. Pennartz ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and was defeated by incumbent Bruce Holland (R) in the November 6, 2012, general election.[2][3][4]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bruce Holland Incumbent |
56.2% | 13,414 | |
| Democratic | Tracy Pennartz | 43.8% | 10,472 | |
| Total Votes | 23,886 | |||
2010
Pennartz won re-election to the 65th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pennartz won re-election to the 65th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Pennartz raised $58,004 for her campaign.[7]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tracy Pennartz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Baker, Holli | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $14,250 |
2008
Below are Pennartz's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Medical Society | $2,000 |
| Jeff Angelovich | $2,000 |
| Matt Keil | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
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External links
- Campaign website
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Tracy Pennartz
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Tracy Pennartz on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pennartz
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by Tommy Thompson (D) |
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- Former member, Arkansas House of Representatives
- State representatives first elected in 2006
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 candidate
- Arkansas
- Representative termed out, 2012
- State House incumbent retired, 2012
- State House running for State Senate, 2012
- 2012 challenger
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
