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Todd A. Eachus
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| Assumed office January 7, 1997[1] |
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| Preceded by | Thomas B. Stish |
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| Born | September 26, 1962 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Kusiak-Eachus |
| Residence | Butler Township, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Pitzer College |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Todd A. Eachus is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 116th District (Luzerne County) since 1997. Eachus represents most of southern Luzerne County, including Hazleton, Butler Township, and Foster Township. In 2008 he became Majority Leader of the House.[2]
Responding to the kids for cash scandal in his district in 2009, Eachus sponsored House Bill 1648[3] which established the Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice in July 2009. The commission consists of eleven members, appointed from each branch of government in Pennsylvania, with four members chosen by the judicial branch, four by the legislature and three by the governor.[4]
He has been a a "key driving force" in shepherding Ed Rendell's healthcare agenda through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[5]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 1997 - 181ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1". Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1997-01-07. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/1997/0/19970107.pdf.
- ^ Brad Bumsted (2008-11-18). "House Democrats hand DeWeese No. 2 slot". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_599146.html. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ "House Bill No. 1648". The Pennsylvania General Assembly. June 25, 2009. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2009&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1648&pn=2294. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "Governor Rendell Signs Bill Creating Commission to Probe Juvenile Justice System". Pennsylvania Office of the Governor. August 7, 2009. http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/08-07-2009/0005074011&EDATE=. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "PA Report 100" (PDF). Pennsylvania Report. Capital Growth, Inc.. January 23, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-08-14. http://www.webcitation.org/5j0zKOG5a.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Todd A. Eachus official PA House website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Todd A. Eachus
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Todd A. Eachus official Party website
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