Biography
Rep. Bruce Cozart of Hot Springs is serving his 7th term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 91, which includes a portion of Garland County.
For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Cozart serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Performance Review Committee. He also serves on the House Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committee, the House Education Committee, and the Arkansas Legislative Council.
Rep. Cozart owns Bruce Cozart Construction, Inc., where he is a general contractor for commercial and residential buildings. He is a graduate of Lake Hamilton High School, and he is a former member of the Lake Hamilton School Board, where he served as president. Rep. Cozart has been involved with several civic and youth organizations in his district, including Habitat for Humanity. He was elected president of the Arkansas Home Builders Association and was a past president of the Hot Springs Home Builders Association.
He is a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Hot Springs. He enjoys fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He and his wife, Deborah, have two grown sons.
Term & Background
Term Served 2013, 2015, 91st General Assembly, 92nd General Assembly, 93rd General Assembly, 94th General Assembly, 95th General Assembly Seniority 6 Past Service Lake Hamilton School Board 1991-2001; House Special Election March 11, 2011, House 2013, Asst. Speaker Pro Tempore, 2015, House 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 Occupation General Contractor Religion Assembly of God
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.