Lewis H. Moore

Lewis H. Moore (born December 22, 1958) is an American politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Moore currently serves as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and is the chairman of the House States' Rights Committee.

Lewis H. Moore
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 96th district
Assumed office
2009
Preceded byLance Cargill
Personal details
BornDecember 22, 1958
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Patti Moore
ChildrenHansen Moore
Micah Moore
Nathan Moore
Jackson Moore
ResidenceEdmond, Oklahoma

Political career

In the legislative session of his first term as a lawmaker in 2009, Moore was the primary author of a total of 14 bills. Of those, one passed in the House but died in committee in the state Senate; a second bill was approved by both chambers but was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry.[1]

On March 16, 2010, Moore admitted in a statement to moving a portrait of President Barack Obama and replacing it with Gov. Brad Henry's portrait because he was angry over the President's attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system. He apologized and said he was not trying to be disrespectful of the office of the President.[2]

In 2013, Moore became chairman of a committee created to look at state sovereignty issues.[3]

Moore introduced a bill to address the workers' compensation system during the 2013 legislative session.[4]

Personal life

Moore is a military veteran and attends Faith Bible Church. He lives in Edmond with his wife Patti and four children: Hansen, Michah, Nathan and Jackson.[5]

Election history
November 4, 2008, Election results for Oklahoma State Representative for District 96
Candidates Party Votes %
Lewis H. Moore Republican Party 12,363 64.68%
Dianne Hunter Democratic Party 6,750 35.32%
Source:

References
  1. Oklahoma House of Representatives Bill Status Search Archived 2005-11-11 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Edmond, Okla. GOP lawmaker admits Obama picture swap Archived 2011-07-14 at Archive.today, Midnightpolitics.com Archived 2010-01-09 at Archive.today.
  3. McNutt, Michael. A new Oklahoma House committee plans review of federal funds, The Oklahoman February 6, 2013 (accessed March 31, 2013)
  4. Coburn, James. Legislature should tackle workers comp reform Edmond reps say Edmond Sun January 22, 2013 (accessed March 31, 2013).
  5. Representative David Brumbaugh, Project Vote Smart. (accessed August 17, 2012)
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