I am seeking re-election to a second term as State Representative for District 28.  It has been an honor and privilege to serve the families of this District and I am asking for the opportunity to continue this service to the people of Saline County. 

While we have accomplished many good things in my first term, there is more to do. 

We passed legislation to establish a trauma system in Arkansas, increased funding for ARKids first, and  increased funding for senior citizens and community health clinics.   We took another cent off the sales tax on food and passed laws to protect Arkansans on our highways.

My transportation committee was instrumental in getting bills passed that became law such as banning texting while driving at any age and the graduated license for teens. 

A bill I introduced through this committee that became law provides safe transportation of railroad  employees to and from their work sites.  Two bills I introduced were to increase the look back period for repeat DWI offenders and to provide a fair hearing for  educational support staff in schools. 

Both bills did not quite make it through the process and I plan to bring them back in the next session.  I am working with city officials on another bill that provides transparency in reporting from special improvement districts.  I also plan to stay involved with the lottery in making sure the funds are used to further the education of Arkansas students as promised.

This first session has been an intensive learning experience – learning the process of getting a bill introduced and taken through the legislative process, establishing key contacts with state agencies, constituency services, staff, and legislative research, and establishing a good working relationship with fellow  legislators.

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