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Mike Burris
Mike Burris is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 26 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Burris' professional experience includes working as a higher education administrator and instructor.[1]
Committee assignments
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Game and Fish/State Police
- Subcommittee on Health Services
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on Parks and Tourism
- Subcommittee on State Agencies
Issues
Issue positions
Burris 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
Burris' sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1804 - "TO REQUIRE A WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR TO OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE INJECTING A CHEMICAL ADDITIVE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DISEASE INTO A WATER SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN DUTIES."
- HB 2014 - "TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURES OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYEES HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST."
- HB 2033 - "TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON WATER QUALITY."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Burris 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, Burris won re-election to the 26th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Burris raised $24,803 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. Mike Burris
- 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 26 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by Loy Mauch |
