Rick Saunders
R.D. "Rick" Saunders is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Saunders' professional experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Committee assignments
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Education Committee, Arkansas House
- House Rules Committee, Arkansas House
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas House (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood
- Subcommittee on Special Language
Issues
Issue positions
Saunders 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
Saunders' sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1032 - "AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES."
- HB 1485 - "AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS."
- HB 1606 - "TO PROVIDE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Saunders 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, Saunders won re-election to the 24th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Saunders raised $24,890 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. R.D. Saunders
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Rick Saunders on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 24 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by Keith Crass |
