Lawrence D. Clark (born July 24, 1945) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing the 46th District from 1984 to 2017. He is a former Speaker Pro Tempore of the House. Clark was first elected to the house in a January 1984 special election following the resignation of incumbent representative Harold Haering.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2016.
Larry Clark | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1984 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Haering |
| Succeeded by | Al Gentry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1945 Louisville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Violet |
| Residence | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Occupation | Electrician |
Early life and education
editClark attended Flaget High School.[2] He worked as an electrical apprentice from 1966 to 1970.[2]
Career
editClark was a representative of the Kentucky House since 1984, and Speaker Pro Tempore since 1993. As of 2023 he is no longer a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.[2]
Committees
editClark has been a member for the following committees:
- Committee On Committees, Member
- Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs, Member
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Member
- Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations, Member
- Interim Joint Committee on State Government, Member
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Member
- Legislative Research Commission, Member
- Licensing and Occupations, Member
- Rules, Member
- Task Force on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Member
- Tourism Development and Energy, Member
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety, Member[2]
- Member, Governor's Task Force on Postsecondary Education, 1996
- Member, Governor's Tax Policy Commission, 1995
- Member, Democratic Executive Finance Committee
- Member, Economic Advisory Council, Office of the Mayor of Louisville
- Member, Fine Arts Center Commission, Louisville/Jefferson County Cultural Complex Task Force
- Co-Chair, Governor's Task Force on Unemployment Insurance
- Member, Jefferson County Executive Finance Committee
- Member, Kentucky Solar Energy Task Force
- Member, Legislative Task Force on the Extension of Water Service, Jefferson County Fire Protection Study Commission[2]
References
edit- ^ "3 win house seats". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 25, 1984. p. B2.
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Lawrence 'Larry' D. Clark's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
External links
edit- Representative Larry Clark (D), Speaker Pro Tem official Kentucky Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Bills, amendments and roll call votes from KentuckyVotes.org