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Summary

Senator Phillip P. Puckett

Full Name: Phillip P. Puckett
Office: State Senate (VA) - District 38, Democratic
First Elected: 12/15/1998
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2015
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Jeanette; 3 Children: John, Joseph, Martha
Birth Date: 08/10/1947
Birth Place: Russell County, VA
Home City: Lebanon, VA
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 1907 - Increases Fines for Texting While Driving
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 19, 2013 - Increases fines for the use of handheld personal communication devices for the purpose of texting while driving as follows (Sec. 1): From $20 ...

SB 1335 - Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Handgun Permits
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 14, 2013 - Prohibits the clerk of court from publically disclosing the name and information of a concealed handgun permit applicant or permit holder (Sec. 1). ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Economic Development

Jan. 1, 2011 - Job creation and economic development are my top priorities. I will continue to promote our area to recruit new businesses and assist in the promotion ...

Issue Position: Electric Utility Rate Increases

Jan. 1, 2011 - I have been speaking out and working extremely hard against Appalachian Power Company's recent rate increases over the past few years. I have attended the ...

Issue Position: Coal Industry

Jan. 1, 2011 - In Richmond, I have been a forceful advocate and protector of our region's coal industry and the thousands of jobs it provides to our people. ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score 73%
2012 Virginia FREE Stewardship Score 76%
2012 Virginia FREE Business Rating 81%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Party Committees ($618,993.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Phillip Puckett refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Phillip P. Puckett's Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
district38@senate.virginia.gov

Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=277

District Website
http://www.senatorpuckett.com/home/

District Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Senator-Phillip-Puckett/303562772746

Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7538
Fax: 804-698-7651

District
Post Office Box 924
Tazewell, VA 24651-0924
Phone: 276-979-8181
Fax: 276-979-8383

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