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101st General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Representative
Dirk Deaton
District 159
Republican
Elected:
2018
Years Served:
7
Hometown:
Seneca
Counties:
Committees
Subcommittee on Appropriations - Health, Mental Health, and Social Services, Chairman
Budget, Vice-Chairman
Economic Development
Special Committee on Government Oversight
Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Joint Committee on Legislative Research - Personnel
Conference Committee on Budget
Capitol Address
Address:
MO House of Representatives
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 309
Jefferson City MO 65101
Phone:
573-751-9801
E-Mail:
Dirk.Deaton@house.mo.gov
Biography
Representative Dirk Deaton represents McDonald and Newton counties (District 159) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022.
Prior to his legislative service, Deaton worked for a small Southwest Missouri manufacturer. He was the co-founder of the Noel Betterment Association and a member of the Anderson Betterment Club. Deaton is also a member of the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce, McDonald County Historical Society, Seneca Area Chamber of Commerce, Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, Neosho Lions Club, and past president of the McDonald County Republican Club.
Deaton graduated magna cum laude from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies. He also attended Crowder College and Missouri Southern State University.
A life-long resident of McDonald County, Deaton lives in the Noel area with his wife, Nikki.
Sponsored Bills
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HB 544
- (0193H.01I)
Designates a portion of Business 71 in McDonald County the "Army PFC Christopher Lee Marion Memorial Highway"
HB 880
- (1944H.01I)
Changes the law regarding concealed carry permits by lowering the age requirement to eighteen or older
HB 1095
- (1943H.02C)
Modifies provisions relating to tax credits
HB 1247
- (1594H.01I)
Exempts sales at wedding venues from sales tax
HB 1248
- (2250H.01I)
Requires the members of the fertilizer control board to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate
HR 2163
- (2823H.01I)
Recognizes House staff for their hard work
Co-sponsored Bills
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