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Arthur Orr

Arthur Orr

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State Senator

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Office
State Senator
State
Alabama
Jurisdiction
3
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2006 - Present

Senator Arthur Orr was elected to the Alabama Senate, November 7, 2006. He was born in 1964 in Decatur. Senator Orr received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. He was a partner in one of the oldest and largest North Alabama law firms and is now executive vice president over finance and accounting, human resources, property management, legal, technology, marketing and advertising for Cook’s Pest Control, Inc. Senator Orr is married to the former Amy Wallace Bethshares of Decatur. They are members of First Bible Church in Decatur and have one son, Jack and a daughter, Anna. A former U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, Senator Orr also served as a new country developer (Bangladesh) and staff attorney for Habitat for Humanity International in the Asia/Pacific area for years. He has been active in the Decatur-Morgan County area serving in leadership capacities for numerous boards and organizations. He also helped start the Community Free Clinic for the working poor and serves on its board. In addition to his local service, Senator Orr serves as Chairman or member of many state boards and…

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  • Arthur Orr holds the office of State Senator
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • Voted yea on SB57: Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1310
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
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  • Voted yea on SB199: Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1306
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
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  • Voted yea on SB292: Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1308
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
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  • Sponsored: Alabama Charter School Finance Authority, bonding authority established, legislative findings, board membership, powers, contracts, investments
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-01-13source
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