Roy Daryl Adams Explained

Roy Daryl Adams
Children:	4
Party:	Democratic (2023–present)
Otherparty:	Independent (before 2023)
State House:	Louisiana
Term Start:	2019
District:	62nd
Predecessor:	Kenny Havard

Roy Daryl Adams is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 62nd district. He was elected in a special election on March 30, 2019, and assumed office soon after.

Education

Adams attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.^[1]

Career

Adams is the founder and owner of Adams Enterprises, a grocery store. He has also worked as an independent contractor for Capital City Press, a commercial printing organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in a March 30, 2019 special election, succeeding Kenny Havard.^{[2] [3] [4]}

In April 2023, Adams changed from an Independent to a Democrat.^[5]

In 2024, Adams voted in favor of advancing House Bill 545 from the Administration of Criminal Justice committee.^[6] The bill, filed by Republican Beryl Amedee, would remove legal protections for obscenity from teachers and librarians in all Louisiana public schools.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Roy Adams' Biography. 2021-05-06. Vote Smart.
2. Web site: Roy Adams. 2021-05-06. Ballotpedia. en.
3. Web site: Paterson. Blake. Independent Roy Daryl Adams wins State House District 62. 2021-05-06. The Advocate. November 16, 2019 . en.
4. Web site: Louisiana House Member Page. 2021-05-06. house.louisiana.gov.
5. Web site: 2023-04-27 . Louisiana state representative changes political parties . 2024-04-21 . BRProud.com . en-US.
6. Web site: Roll Call and Record Vote. 2024-04-16. Louisiana House of Representatives. en-US.
7. Web site: House Bill 545. 2024-04-16. Louisiana House of Representatives. en-US.