Kevin Penix (May 5, 1962 – April 24, 2012) was an American politician who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003 until 2004. He lived in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a Republican.[1] He represented Sebastian County.[2] He was a Southern Baptist.[3] He was born in Crossett, Arkansas.[4]

Kevin Penix
Member of the
Arkansas House of Representatives
for the 63rd district
In office
2003–2004
Preceded byDavid Rackley
Succeeded byFrank Glidewell
Personal details
Born(1962-05-05)May 5, 1962
Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2012(2012-04-24) (aged 49)[how?]
Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

In April 2003, Penix sponsored a bill which would increase the penalty for driving under the influence with a child under 16 in the car to a range of one week to one year in jail for a first offense.[5] During his tenure, he was a member of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, and he sat on the House Public Education Committee.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Brawner, Steve. "He's trying to be the best Wes, not a trailblazer | Steve Brawner". Southwest Times Record.
  2. ^ Daniels, Charlie (July 1, 2009). The Historical Report of the Arkansas Secretary of State 2008. University of Arkansas Press. ISBN 9780615232140 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Representative Kevin Penix". www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
  4. ^ "Kevin Penix". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  5. ^ "License Fees for Boats, Due Fate for State Income Tax Top Agenda of 11th Week of Legislative Session". The Daily World. 2003-04-03. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  6. ^ "Black Caucus to Take Education Reform Home to Lake View". The Daily World. 2003-09-09. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-06-26.