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Davy Carter
Davy Carter is a former Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 43 from 2009 to 2015. He served as Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2014. Carter did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Carter earned his B.S. in Corporate Finance from Arkansas State University, his Degree in the Graduate School of Banking from Louisiana State University, and his J.D. from the William H. Bowen School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Carter served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Council |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Management |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carter served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Chair |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carter served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Task Force on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Economic Opportunity |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Carter's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1281 - "AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS RECEIVING BENEFITS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO UNDERGO RANDOM TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS."
- HB 1599 - "TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE DONATIONS IN ARKANSAS."
- HB 1643 - "TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage test
Carter's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide an answer when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Arkansas Gubernatorial election, 2014
Carter considered a run for Governor of Arkansas in 2014, but later decided against the run.[3][4]
2012
Carter ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 43. Carter ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[5][6][7]
2010
Carter won re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carter won election to the 48th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[9]
Carter raised $45,895 for his campaign.[10]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.
Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know.
2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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2012
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In 2012, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 13 to March 13. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2012. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2011
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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Davy + Carter + Arkansas + House
See also
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Davy Carter on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Carter Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Carter Issue Positions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Arktimes, "House Speaker Davy Carter leaving bank job UPDATE," January 10, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Times, "Davy Carter won't make race for governor," accessed June 25, 2013
- ↑ 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," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Nickels (D) |
Arkansas House District 43 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Tim Lemons (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House District 48 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Reginald Murdock (D) |
