Wilhelmina Lewellen
Wilhelmina Lewellen is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2005 to 2011. She served as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore during her final term.
Biography
Lewellen's professional experience includes working as a teacher and owning a business. She was a member of the Task Force for the Study of the Homeless.[1]
Committee assignments
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas House
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Claims Review
- Subcommittee on Income Taxes-Personal and Corporate
- Subcommittee on Insurance
Issues
Lewellen 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
Lewellen's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1486 - "AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - EMERGENCY SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION."
- HB 1766 - "AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - INSTITUTE ON AGING TELEMEDICINE EQUIPMENT FOR NURSING HOME PATIENT CONSULTS AND EVALUATIONS BY PHYSICIANS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION."
- HB 2062 - "TO EXEMPT TAXPAYERS THAT MEET CERTAIN AGE AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS FROM PAYING STATE INCOME TAX."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Lewellen 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, Lewellen won re-election to the 34th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Herbert L. Broadway (R).[3]
Lewellen raised $38,135 for her campaign, while Broadway raised $0.[4]
| Arkansas State House, District 34 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Wilhelmina Lewellen (D)
|
7,529 | |||
| Herbert L. Broadway (R) | 1,602 | |||
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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. Wilhelmina Lewellen
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 34 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by John W. Walker |
