John Lawrence (Pennsylvania politician)
John Lawrence | |
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Speaker pro tempore of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office January 5, 2021 – November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Sheryl M. Delozier |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Tom Houghton |
Personal details | |
Born | John Adda Lawrence June 15, 1978 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rebecca |
Children | 2 |
Education | Pennsylvania State University (BA) |
John Adda Lawrence is an American politician and businessman, and member of the
2010, he was elected to represent the 13th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
He serves on the Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Appropriations, Committee On Committees, Government Oversight, Professional Licensure, Rules, and Transportation Committees.
Early life
Lawrence earned a bachelor's degree in business from Penn State University.[1][2] He worked as an account officer for J.P. Morgan Chase.[1][2]
Political career
Lawrence was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010.[1] He authored Act 102 of 2018, which eliminated the possibility of domestic violence victims being required to financially support their convicted abuser.[1] He's served on six committees in the House, including the House Professional Licensure Committee and the Appropriations Committee.[1][2] In February 2019, Lawrence was named deputy whip.[2]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Vice Chair[3]
- Appropriations, Secretary, Subcommittee on Government and Financial Oversight - Chair[3]
- Committee On Committees[3]
- Government Oversight[3]
- Professional Licensure[3]
- Rules[3]
- Transportation, Secretary[3]
Personal life
Lawrence and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters and live in West Grove, Pennsylvania.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Rowley, Jermaine (13 May 2020). "Republican incumbent John Lawrence running for re-election in PA State House District 13". Fox 43. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ^ a b c d Hoffman, Steven (12 February 2019). "State Rep. Lawrence earns important committee assignment | Chester County Press". Chester County Press. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Representative John A. Lawrence". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
External links
- State Representative John Lawrence official caucus website
- John Lawrence (R) official PA House website