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Roy Burrell
Roy Burrell is a former Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2003 to 2016.
Biography
Burrell's professional experience includes working as a business consultant, talk show host on KDKS-FM and a guest columnist for the Shreveport Sun.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burrell served on the following committees:
| Louisiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Administration of Criminal Justice |
| • Appropriations |
| • Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Capital Outlay |
| • Joint Legislative Budget |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Burrell served on the following committees:
- Administration of Criminal Justice
- Appropriations
- Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs
- Joint Legislative Capital Outlay Committee
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Burrell served on the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Burrell won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He was set to face Raymond Hicks (D) in the October 22 primary, but filed a lawsuit challenging his residency. On September 21, Judge Leon Emanuel ruled against Hicks, effectively removing him from the ballot and guaranteeing Burrell re-election.[1]
2007
In 2007, Burrell was re-elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Brian Hairston.[2]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 2 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Roy Burrell (D)
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5,317 | |||
| Brian Hairston (D) | 834 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 13 through June 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 10 through June 3.
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2013
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In 2013, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 8 to June 6.
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2012
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In 2012, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 12 through June 4.
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Personal
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Burrell is the founder of Democrats 2000, founder/Director of Inner City Entrepreneur Institute, Coordinator of the National Buy Freedom Program, and a leader with the Right Way Foundation. He is a member of the Democratic Caucus, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and Louisiana Rural Caucus.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Louisiana House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Louisiana State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Louisiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
Footnotes
- ↑ KTBS, "Judge rules Hicks does not meet residency requirements," September 21, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Election Results," accessed January 11, 2016
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2014 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2013 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2012 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Roy Burrell's Biography," accessed January 12, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 2 2003–2016 |
Succeeded by Sam Jenkins (D) |
