Lindsley Smith
Lindsley Smith is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 92 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Smith's professional experience includes working as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas, Attorney with Martin and Kirkland Law Firm and law clerk with the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.[1]
Committee assignments
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas State Legislature (Chair)
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Constitutional Issues
- Subcommittee on Courts and Civil Law
- Subcommittee on State Agencies
Issues
Issue positions
Smith 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
Smith's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1084 - "TO LIMIT THE SALE FOR RESALE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PACKAGING MATERIALS SOLD TO MANUFACTURERS TO ONLY PACKAGING MATERIALS THAT ARE BIODEGRADABLE OR RECYCLABLE."
- HB 1108 - "AN ACT TO PREVENT PHYSICIANS FROM REFERRING PATIENTS TO MEDICAL IMAGING ENTITIES IN WHICH THE PHYSICIANS HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST."
- HB 2103 - "TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO FILE LAWSUITS SEEKING RECOVERY OF MONEYS FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVED FROM THE STATE AND TO INCREASE THE STATE’S PORTION OF FUNDS RECOVERED IN MEDICAID FRAUD LAWSUITS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Smith 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, Smith won re-election to the 92nd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Smith raised $0 for her 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. Lindsley Smith
- 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 92 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by Greg Leding |
