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Richard Carroll
Richard Carroll is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 39 from 2009 to 2011. He switched from the Green Party to the Democratic Party on May 1, 2009.
Biography
Carroll's professional experience includes working as a boilermaker with the Union Pacific Railroad from 1993-2008.[1]
Committee assignments
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Public Transportation and Rail
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Carroll's sponsored legislation included:
- HB 1246 - "AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES."
- HB 1247 - "AN ACT TO EXTEND THE THRESHOLD FOR A POLITICAL PARTY TO MAINTAIN ITS CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTY STATUS TO INCLUDE RECEIVING A PERCENTAGE OF VOTES FOR ANY POSITION SUBJECT TO A STATEWIDE ELECTION."
- HB 1863 - "AN ACT TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION BY NEW POLITICAL PARTY CANDIDATES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN PUBLICLY FUNDED ELECTION DEBATES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Carroll sought re-election to the 39th District seat in 2010. He was defeated in the May 18 primary by Tracy Steele, receiving 409 votes to Steele's 1,673.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carroll won election to the 39th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[3]
Carroll raised $5,975 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. Richard Carroll
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 39 2009-2011 |
Succeeded by Tracy Steele |
