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Bill Abernathy
Bill Abernathy is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 22 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Abernathy's professional experience includes working as the President and on the board of Rich Mountain Community College.[1]
Committee assignments
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Education Committee, Arkansas House (Chair)
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Subcommittee on Utilities (Vice Chair)
Issues
Issue positions
Abernathy did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Abernathy's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1006 - "TO PROVIDE FOR A CONSISTENT RATE OF INCREASE TO THE SALARIES OF CLASSIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL."
- HB 1015 - "AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION OF ARSONISTS."
- HB 1250 - "TO REQUIRE A REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY BEFORE EACH FISCAL SESSION."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Abernathy was ineligible for re-election in 2010 because he has reached his term limit.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Abernathy won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Abernathy raised $19,583 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- Arkansas House Committees
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Bill Abernathy
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 22 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by Nate Bell |
