Roy Daryl Adams
Roy Daryl Adams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Havard |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (before 2023) |
| Children | 4 |
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
[edit]Adams attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.[1]
Career
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Roy Adams' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Roy Adams". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Paterson, Blake (November 16, 2019). "Independent Roy Daryl Adams wins State House District 62". The Advocate. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Louisiana House Member Page". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Louisiana state representative changes political parties". BRProud.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Roll Call and Record Vote" (PDF). Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "House Bill 545". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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