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David Cook (Arkansas)
David Cook is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 80 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Cook's professional experience includes working as a school administrator. He served in the Vietnam War.[1]
Committee assignments
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Education Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Game and Fish/State Police
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on K-12, Vocational-Technical Institutions (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs
Issues
Issue positions
Cook 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
Cook's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1908 - AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM SUTDY CONCERNING VIRTUAL SCHOOLS IN ARKANSAS.
- HB 1970 - "AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS."
- HB 2144 - "AMENDING THE PREREQUISITES FOR HOME SCHOOLING."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Cook 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, Cook won re-election to the 80th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Cook raised $20,700 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. David Cook
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 80 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by Linda Collins-Smith |
