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Walt Leger, III
| Walt Leger III | ||
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| Louisiana House Of Representatives District 91 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 17, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Louisiana State University | |
| J.D. | Tulane University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Leger is an attorney. He received his JD from Tulane University of Law School, and BA in Political Science from Louisiana State University.
Leger is a member of the Democratic Caucus and the Orleans Delegation.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Leger served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Administration of Criminal Justice , Ex Officio
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Ex Officio
- Civil Law and Procedure, Ex Officio
- Commerce, Ex Officio
- Education, Ex Officio
- Health and Welfare, Ex Officio
- House and Governmental Affairs, Ex Officio
- Insurance, Ex Officio
- Judiciary, Ex Officio
- Labor and Industrial Relations, Ex Officio
- Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, Ex Officio
- Natural Resources and Environment, Ex Officio
- Retirement, Ex Officio
- Transportation, Highways and Public Works, Ex Officio
- Ways and Means, Ex Officio
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Leger served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Capital Outlay
- Education
- Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Resources
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Leger won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary election, assuring his re-election.
2007
In 2007, Leger, III was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Judy Phillips-Baloie.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 91 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Walt Leger, III (D)
|
3,563 | |||
| Judy Phillips-Baloie (D) | 1,791 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Leger received $128,450 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Walt Leger, III's campaign in 2011 | |
| Louisiana Dental Association | $4,250 |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Cmte | $2,500 |
| Transporation Consultants Inc | $2,500 |
| Associated Branch Pilots | $2,500 |
| Tammy Tran Attorneys At Law Lp | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $128,450 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Leger, III was up for election, he collected $158,548 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Walter Leger, III | $32,593 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $6,000 |
| Leger & Shaw | $5,000 |
| Helis Oil & Gas | $5,000 |
Recent news
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Walt Leger News Feed
- Tuition control bills dead - The Advocate
- Gov. Bobby Jindal signs first bills of 2013 legislative session into law - NOLA.com
- Inside Report: La. lawmakers moving toward less budget flexibility - The Advocate
- Legislative Roundup: College tuition hike bills scrapped for session - American Press
- Tuition bills poised for votes - The Advocate
- Bill to regulate surrogacy nearing final passage - Daily Comet
- College tuition hike bill scrapped for session - Daily Comet
- Surrogacy bill amended, then passed - The Advocate
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown - NOLA.com
- Proposals would limit cuts in Medicaid program - Tbo.com
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Awards
In September 2011, The Alliance For Good Government presented Leger with a Legislator of the Year Award.[5]
External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Walt Leger, III
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Leger
- ↑ Official Louisiana House of Representatives 2007 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money Campaign Contributions, 2007
- ↑ Bayou Buzz, "Political Stars Shine in Ne Orleans with Alliance for Good Government Gala," September 19, 2011
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