Jonathan Barnett

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Jonathan Barnett
Arkansas House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent
In office
2009 - Present
Term ends
January 10, 2013
Years in position 3
PartyRepublican
Leadership
Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore, Arkansas State House of Representatives
2008
Compensation
Base salary$15,869/year
Per diem$136/per day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limits3 terms (6 years)
Prior offices
Siloam Springs City Council
1974-1977
Personal
ProfessionGeneral Contractor
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website

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Jonathan Barnett is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He has represented the 97th District since 2009 and currently serves as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore. He is a former member of the Siloam Springs City Council, serving from 1974 to 1977.

Branett is a general contractor.

Issues

Barnett did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[1]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barnett has been appointed to these committees:

  • Subcommittee on Utilities
  • Subcommittee on Motor Vehicle and Highways
  • Subcommittee on Public Transportation and Rail
  • Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barnett served on these committees:

  • Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Motor Vehicle and Highways (Chair)

Sponsored legislation

Barnett's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 1612 - "TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RECEIPT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS."
  • HB 2209 - "TO EXEMPT EARTH MISSION, INC. FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX."
  • HB 2210 - "TO EXEMPT THE MASONIC LODGE OF ARKANSAS FROM THE PROPERTY TAX."

For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Elections

2010

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Barnett won re-election to the 97th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[2]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Barnett won election to the 97th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]

Barnett raised $0 for his campaign.[4]

Campaign donors

2010



2008

In 2008, Barnett raised no money for his campaign.

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Personal

Barnett and his wife Cristy have three children.

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Political offices
Preceded by
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Arkansas House District 97
2009–present
Succeeded by
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