Lewis H. Moore
| Lewis H. Moore | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
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Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Lance Cargill |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 22, 1958 Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patti Moore |
| Children |
Hansen Moore Micah Moore Nathan Moore Jackson Moore |
| Residence | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Religion | Christian |
Lewis H. Moore (born December 22, 1958) is an American politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Moore currently serves as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and is the chairman of the House States' Rights Committee.
Political career
In the legislative session of his first term as a lawmaker in 2009, Moore was the primary author of a total of 14 bills. Of those, one passed in the House but died in committee in the state Senate; a second bill was approved by both chambers but was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry.[1]
On March 16, 2010, Moore admitted in a statement to moving a portrait of President Barack Obama and replacing it with Gov. Brad Henry's portrait because he was angry over the President's attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system. He apologized and said he was not trying to be disrespectful of the office of the President.[2]
In 2013, Moore became chairman of a committee created to look at state sovereignty issues.[3]
Moore introduced a bill to address the workers' compensation system during the 2013 legislative session.[4]
Personal life
Moore is a military veteran and attends Faith Bible Church. He lives in Edmond with his wife Patti and four children: Hansen, Michah, Nathan and Jackson.[5]
Election history
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis H. Moore | Republican Party | 12,363 | 64.68% | ||
| Dianne Hunter | Democratic Party | 6,750 | 35.32% | ||
| Source: | |||||
References
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives Bill Status Search
- ↑ Edmond, Okla. GOP lawmaker admits Obama picture swap, Midnightpolitics.com.
- ↑ McNutt, Michael. A new Oklahoma House committee plans review of federal funds, The Oklahoman February 6, 2013 (accessed March 31, 2013)
- ↑ Coburn, James. Legislature should tackle workers comp reform Edmond reps say Edmond Sun January 22, 2013 (accessed March 31, 2013).
- ↑ Representative David Brumbaugh, Project Vote Smart. (accessed August 17, 2012)
External links
- Oklahoma House of Representatives Membership Directory
- Edmond, Okla., GOP lawmaker admits Obama picture swap