Kevin Penix Explained

Office:Member of the
Arkansas House of Representatives
for the 63rd district
Termstart:2003
Termend:2004
Predecessor:David Rackley
Successor:Frank Glidewell
Party:Republican
Birth Date:5 May 1962
Birth Place:Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
Death Place:Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.

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]

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]

Notes and References

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