Kevin Penix

Kevin Penix
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 63rd district
In office 2003–2004
Preceded by	David Rackley
Succeeded by	Frank Glidewell
Personal details
Born	(1962-05-05)May 5, 1962 Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	April 24, 2012(2012-04-24) (aged 49)^[how?] Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican

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]

References

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