Andy Biggs
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| Andy Biggs | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Arizona State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University | |
| Master's | Arizona State University | |
| J.D. | University of Arizona | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Biggs is a retired attorney.[1]
Issues
Biggs did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Biggs has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Health and Welfare
- Subcommittee on Rural Issues, Education and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Criminal Justice
- Government Reform Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
- Judiciary Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
Sponsored legislation
Biggs's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2068 - schools; parental educational choice grants
- HB 2069 - school choice scholarships; failing schools
- HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition
- HB 2467 - western climate initiative; prohibition
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2010
Biggs was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arizona House of Representatives. He instead won election to the district 22 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He ran unopposed.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Biggs and Laurin Hendrix were elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Glenn Ray (D).[4]
Biggs raised $27,405 for the campaign, Hendrix raised $64,228, and Ray raised $34,256.[5]
| Arizona State House, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Andy Biggs (R)
| 59,615 | |||
| Laurin Hendrix (R)
| 56,885 | |||
| Glenn Ray (D) | 42,191 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Biggs raised $14,855 in contributions. [6]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
2008
Below are Biggs's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Andy Biggs | $2,500 |
| Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ | $1,600 |
| Arizona Assoc of Realtors | $1,100 |
| Salt River Project | $800 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce | $500 |
Recent news
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Personal
Biggs and his wife Cindy have six children.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Thayer Verschoor | Arizona State Senate District 22 2011–present | Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' | Arizona House District 22 2003–2011 | Succeeded by Eddie Farnsworth |
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