Robert Moore (Arkansas)
Robert Moore, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 12 from 2007 to 2013. He served as Speaker of the House.
Biography
Moore's professional experience includes working as Director of Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control, Owner/Operator of Moore Farms, Special Assistant to Governor Bill Clinton from 1986-1987 and owning a private law practice from 1981-1985.
Moore is a member of the American Legion, Arkansas City Baptist Church, Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Desha County Historic Preservation Society and Vice Chairman of the John H. Johnson Cultural and Entrepreneurial Center Board.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Claims
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Subcommittee on Special Language
- Legislative Facilities Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- House Management Committee, Arkansas House
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moore served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Economic and Tax Policy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- House Rules Committee, Arkansas House (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
- Subcommittee on Special Language
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Moore's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1340 - "TO BROADEN THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS THAT MAY RECEIVE SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO INCLUDE CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS, CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS, AND INCORPORATED TOWNS."
- HB 1847 - "THE WILDLIFE RECREATION FACILITIES PILOT PROGRAM."
- HB 1945 - "TO INCLUDE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN THE DEFINITION OF FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS FOR SALES AND USE TAX PURPOSES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Moore won re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Moore won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Moore raised $18,900 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. Robert Moore, Jr.
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 12 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Richey (D) |
