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Dennis Fowler
Dennis Fowler is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 151 in 2013. Fowler resigned in December 2013 after being appointed to the state parole board.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fowler served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations - Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development |
| • Corrections |
| • Emerging Issues in Agriculture |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
Elections
2012
Fowler won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 151. Fowler defeated Bob Thrower in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Ryan Wm. Holder (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Dennis Fowler |
65.7% | 9,958 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Holder | 34.3% | 5,198 | |
| Total Votes | 15,156 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Dennis Fowler |
50.1% | 1,921 |
| Bob Thrower | 49.9% | 1,913 |
| Total Votes | 3,834 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Parole board appointment
Fowler was appointed to the state parole board by Gov. Jay Nixon (D) on December 13, 2013, causing him to resign his seat in the state house. While Fowler had taken his new position on January 10, the appointment was still subject to the confirmation of the Gubernatorial Appointments Committee of the Missouri State Senate. Republicans in the Senate vowed to block Fowler because of his vote against a decrease in the state income tax. Committee member Brad Lager (R) commented that the appointment appeared to be a "political payoff."[4][5] The committee responsible for confirmations allowed the February 6 deadline to pass without action, defeating Fowler's appointment. He was then forced to retire from the parole board.[6]
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Mo. Rep. Fowler Appointed to Parole Board," December 13, 2013. accessed January 10, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedkomo - ↑ The Associated Press, "Missouri Senate to block former Rep. Fowler from parole board," January 9, 2014. accessed January 10, 2014
- ↑ Dexter Daily Statesman, "Fowler retires after appointment fails to gain confirmation," February 16, 2014
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| Preceded by Ward Franz (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 151 2013 |
Succeeded by TBA |
