Larry Clark (Kentucky politician)

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 byHarold Haering
Succeeded byAl Gentry
Personal details
Born (1945-07-24) July 24, 1945 (age 79)
Louisville, Kentucky
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseViolet
ResidenceLouisville, Kentucky
OccupationElectrician

Early life and education

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Clark attended Flaget High School.[2] He worked as an electrical apprentice from 1966 to 1970.[2]

Career

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Clark 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

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Clark 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

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  1. ^ "3 win house seats". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 25, 1984. p. B2.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Representative Lawrence 'Larry' D. Clark's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
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