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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joe Jett is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 56. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Jett was a Democrat until December 2016 when he switched his party affiliation to Republican. In a statement, Jett said, "This is not a decision I made lightly. I have given this a considerable amount of time, thought and prayer. I was encouraged to move forward after meeting with constituents throughout District 56."

Jett served in the United States Air Force.

Education

  • Attended, Phillips University
  • Attending, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Graduated, Air Force Air Traffic Control Academy

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Phillips University
  • Attending, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Graduated, Air Force Air Traffic Control Academy
  • Owner, Jett Family Farms GP, 1982-present
  • Served, United States Air Force

Political Experience

  • Attended, Phillips University
  • Attending, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Graduated, Air Force Air Traffic Control Academy
  • Owner, Jett Family Farms GP, 1982-present
  • Served, United States Air Force
  • Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 56, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 56, 2020
  • Changed Party Affiliation from Democrat to Republican, December 9th, 2016

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Arkansas Legislative Council Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic and Tax Policy Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Special Language, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Hospital and Medicaid Study, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Insurance, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on PEER, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Joint Budget Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Performance Review

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Administrative Rule and Regulation Review

Chair, Revenue and Taxation Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources

Member, Subcommittee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) (Joint Budget)

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Phillips University
  • Attending, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Graduated, Air Force Air Traffic Control Academy
  • Owner, Jett Family Farms GP, 1982-present
  • Served, United States Air Force
  • Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 56, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 56, 2020
  • Changed Party Affiliation from Democrat to Republican, December 9th, 2016
  • Chairman, Arkansas State Aeronautical Commission
  • Member, Corning Airport Commission
  • Member, Corning Economic Development Corporation
  • Deacon, Success Baptist Church

Other Info

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Flying Planes

Names of Grandchildren:

Jackson, Easton

  • Two

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