Willie Hardy
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| Willie Hardy | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | House site |
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Willie Hardy is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 2004.
Hardy served as a Justice of the Peace in Ouachita County, and is a member of the Task Force for the Study of the Homeless.
He also served in the United States Army in Vietnam.[1]
Issue positions
Hardy did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Energy
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions
- Subcommittee on Human Services
- Subcommittee on Peer Review (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
Hardy's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1371 - "TO ADD AN OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING."
- HB 1912 - "TO REQUIRE GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS TO REGISTER WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER"
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Hardy's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecom Rats | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| CVS Caremark | $1,000 |
| Arkansas State Farm Insurance | $1,000 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Willie Hardy
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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