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Rick Murphy
| Rick Murphy | ||
 | ||
| Arizona State Senate District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2004-2010 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Murphy is currently a small business owner and realtor.
He has served as past Chair of the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers Association Committee, Arizona Senate]]/bible study leader at Christ's Church of the Valley, and former board member/founding member/counselor, Camp Committee, Hemophilia Association.[1]
Issues
Murphy 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, Murphy has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Criminal Justice
- Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
- Judiciary Committee, Arizona Senate
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
Sponsored legislation
Murphy's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2274 - paycheck deductions; political purposes; limitation
- HB 2372 - tax credit; pollution control equipment
- HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
- HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2010
Murphy was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. He instead ran for the district 9 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He defeated Democrat Sheri Van Horsen and Libertarian Michael Patti in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Arizona State Senate, District 9 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rick Murphy (R)
|
32,895 | |||
| Sheri Van Horsen (D) | 20,215 | |||
| Michael Patti (L) | 2,920 | |||
Campaign themes
Murphy's website lists the following issues:
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "It is an established fact of economics that any activity that is taxed will be performed less often. Taxing productivity (income) is counterproductive in the long term and always harms the economy."
- Children
- Excerpt: "CPS has historically been one of the most inept, mismanaged and ineffective agencies in state government. It routinely fails to meet the needs of parents and the children it is charged with protecting."
- Crime
- Excerpt: "The three-strikes law in California has been successful in getting violent and “career” offenders off the streets and was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Arizona should enact a similar measure."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Parents who prefer private school for their children should get a credit of $5,000 to use at the non-public school of their choice."
- Health insurance
- Excerpt: "Widen availability of health insurance through the private sector for chronically ill persons so that they can move from AHCCCS/public assistance to being as self-sufficient and productive as their condition allows."[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murphy and Debbie Lesko were elected to the 9th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents Sheri Van Horsen (D) and Shawn Hutchinson (D).[5]
Murphy raised $21,810 for the campaign, Lesko raised $74,042, Van Horsen raised $73,107, and Hutchinson raised $36,543.[6]
| Arizona State House, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Debbie Lesko (R)
|
37,762 | |||
| Rick Murphy (R)
|
35,912 | |||
| Sheri Van Horsen (D) | 28,683 | |||
| Shawn Hutchinson (D) | 28,425 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Murphy raised $32,809 in contributions. [7]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
2008
Below are Murphy's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AZ Assoc of Realtors | $1,600 |
| Salt River Valley Water Users Assoc | $900 |
| Cox Communications | $750 |
| AZ Medical Assoc | $700 |
| AZ Dental Assoc | $500 |
Personal
Murphy and his wife Penny have two children.
External links
- Rick Murphy's campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Rick Murphy on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Burns |
Arizona State Senate District 9 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State House District 9 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Rick Gray |
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