Alan Clark (0007)

Senator Alan Clark ** represents **District 7 in the Arkansas Senate, covering parts of Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, and Saline Counties. A small-business owner serving as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Clark’s Building and Decorating Center in Lonsdale, he was elected in 2012, assumed office in 2013, and has significant seniority . Notable achievements include chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee, leading efforts in child welfare reform , advocating for education and literacy initiatives, and sponsoring bills on driver's license restoration, inmate phone fees, civil asset forfeiture reform, and juvenile hearings. He has held leadership roles in industry groups like the National Lumber Building Materials Dealers Association and Hot Springs Home Builders Association. Married to Jana Clark with two children; born August 11, 1960.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. Politically, Clark succeeded Mike Fletcher in the Arkansas Senate , serving since January 14, 2013. He chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and serves on committees including State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Joint Energy, Children and Youth, Joint Budget, and Arkansas Legislative Council. Previously chaired the Water Provider Legislative Task Force. In 2022, he faced Senate Ethics Committee reprimand and loss of chairmanships over fraudulent per diem and travel claims for un-attended meetings.