Timothy Jones (Missouri)
Timothy W. Jones (b. May 25, 1971) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 110 from 2007 to 2015. He served as House Speaker in his final term. He previously served as Majority Floor Leader. Jones did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Jones earned his B.A. in English/Russian Studies from Fordham University, and J.D. from the St. John's University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney at Doster Guin, and Doster Mickes James Ullom Benson & Guest; and as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Nassau County, New York.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administration and Accounts |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy and Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Research Joint |
Issues
Right-to-work
During a statewide bus tour in late 2012, Jones indicated that he wanted the Missouri House of Representatives to pass two bills, one a modification to the state's prevailing wage law and the other a ban of the use of a member's union dues for political purposes with that member's permission, before taking up the proposed right-to-work legislation. However, in 2013, he came out in support of considering the right-to-work legislation even without the passage of the other two bills, identifying right-to-work as a priority for the House. On February 11, 2013, Senator Majority Leader Ronald Richard indicated that he did not want the Missouri State Senate to take up right-to-work until the passage of the other two bills and suggested right-to-work would have a difficult time in his chamber.[1]
2011 redistricting
Republican members of the Missouri congressional delegation assembled in April 2011 to throw their weight behind changes to the two existing congressional redistricting maps.
The chairmen of the state legislature’s redistricting committees, Rep. John Diehl, Sen. Scott Rupp, House Speaker Steven Tilley, House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Jones, Senate President Pro Tem Robert Mayer, and Majority Floor Leader Sen. Tom Dempsey. Senators Jason Crowell and Brad Lager were seen entering party headquarters, but did not stay long.
Congress members Jo Ann Emerson, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Todd Akin, Vicky Hartzler and Sam Graves were said to have joined the conversation in person or via phone link.
The redistricting stalemate between the Missouri House and Senate spurred debate as well as Crowell's warning of a filibuster against any attempt to pass the House version of the redistricting map.
The controversy concentrated on the way the two maps divided St. Charles and Jefferson Counties. The House map split St. Charles County in two and Jefferson County three ways. The Senate map featured a compact St. Charles County, and only two divisions in Jefferson County.[2]
No New Taxes Pledge
A minority of Missouri lawmakers signed the 2011 edition of the "No New Taxes Pledge." The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is offered by the nonprofit lobbying organization Americans for Tax Reform with the goal of opposing all tax increases as a matter of principle. Just one out of 34 state Senate members signed the 2011 pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 38 lawmakers signed.
Jones signed the pledge.[3]
Elections
2016
In April 2013, Jones expressed interest in a possible run for secretary of state, attorney general, or state auditor in 2016.[4]
2012
Jones won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 110. Jones ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Jones won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.[7][8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jones ran for District 89 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating George Weber.[9]
Jones raised $118,887 for his campaign.[10]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 89 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Timothy Jones (R) | 14,247 | 72.6% | ||
| George Weber (D) | 5,370 | 27.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Jones is married and has one child. He has been a member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Board Member/Pro Bono Legal Counsel for the Eureka Historical Society of the Meramec Township Republican Club, and Sergeant at Arms at Most Sacred Heart Church Men's Club.[11]
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2014
In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Recent news
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See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Office website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Eli Yokley, Missouri News Horizon, "Missouri Senate not prioritizing right-to-work legislation," February 12, 2013
- ↑ Missouri News Horizon, "Congressional Delegation Wades in to Redistricting Fight," April 19, 2011
- ↑ Americans for Tax Reform, "2011 State Legislative Signers of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge," accessed November 26, 2013
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "House speaker considering run for secretary of state or attorney general in 2016," April 18, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri Primary Election - 2010 Primary Election," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - November 2, 2010 General Election," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Jones, Timothy," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Timothy Jones' Biography," accessed December 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 110 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Kirk Mathews (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 89 2007-2013 |
Succeeded by John J. Diehl, Jr. (R) |
