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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Bill White (b. June 16, 1953) is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 161. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

White is unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives because of term limits.

White earned his B.A. from the University of Kansas in 1979, M.A. in Soviet Area Studies at the University of Chicago in 1980, and J.D. from Washburn University in 1993. His professional experience includes working as a juvenile attorney in Jasper County. White served in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1976.

Education

  • Certified, Taxation, Washburn University, 1993
  • JD, Washburn University, 1993
  • MA, Soviet Area Studies, University of Chicago, 1980
  • BA, History, University of Kansas, 1979

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Taxation, Washburn University, 1993
  • JD, Washburn University, 1993
  • MA, Soviet Area Studies, University of Chicago, 1980
  • BA, History, University of Kansas, 1979
  • Former Senior Systems Analyst, Commonwealth Edison
  • Former Juvenile Attorney, Jasper County
  • Former Volunteer Teacher, McAuley Catholic High School
  • Air Traffic Controller, United States Marine Corps, 1973-1976

Political Experience

  • Certified, Taxation, Washburn University, 1993
  • JD, Washburn University, 1993
  • MA, Soviet Area Studies, University of Chicago, 1980
  • BA, History, University of Kansas, 1979
  • Former Senior Systems Analyst, Commonwealth Edison
  • Former Juvenile Attorney, Jasper County
  • Former Volunteer Teacher, McAuley Catholic High School
  • Air Traffic Controller, United States Marine Corps, 1973-1976
  • Senator, Missouri State Senate, District 32, 2019-present
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 161, 2010-2019
  • Candidate, Missouri State Senate, District 32, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administrative Rules Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Civil and Criminal Proceedings Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Mental Health Policy Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Insurance Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Pensions Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Professional Registration and Licensing Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Litigation Reform, Missouri State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administrative Rules

Member, Child Abuse and Neglect

Member, Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the Environment

Member, General Laws

Member, Health and Pensions

Member, Interim Committee on Prescription Drug Transparency

Member, Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Chair, Veterans and Military Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Taxation, Washburn University, 1993
  • JD, Washburn University, 1993
  • MA, Soviet Area Studies, University of Chicago, 1980
  • BA, History, University of Kansas, 1979
  • Former Senior Systems Analyst, Commonwealth Edison
  • Former Juvenile Attorney, Jasper County
  • Former Volunteer Teacher, McAuley Catholic High School
  • Air Traffic Controller, United States Marine Corps, 1973-1976
  • Senator, Missouri State Senate, District 32, 2019-present
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 161, 2010-2019
  • Candidate, Missouri State Senate, District 32, 2018
  • Member, American Legion, present
  • Member, Joplin Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Marine Corps League, present
  • Member, Missouri Bar, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
  • Member, Rotary Club of Joplin, present
  • Member, United States Naval Institute, present
  • Former Member, Advisory Board, City of Joplin Parks and Recreation
  • Former Scout Master/Shooting Sports Director/District Chair, Boy Scouts of America
  • Former President, Joplin Swim Team
  • Former Member, Kiwanis
  • Former Volunteer Teacher, Martin Luther School
  • Former President, Southwest Missouri Arthritis Association
  • Former President, Tri-State Swim Conference