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Line 36: − + − − On January 13, 2020, Davis was among 23 Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two [[Independent]]s who elected Republican [[Clay Schexnayder]] of Ascension Parish as [[Speaker]] of the House. As part of the "Gang of Eight" as described by political columnist Jeremy Alford, Davis was also involved in 2016 in electing former Rep. [[Taylor Barras]] as the first independent Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, bucking the legislature's tradition of supporting the governor's chosen leader. − [[Conservative]] [[radio]] commentator [[Moon Griffon]], based in [[Lafayette]], is a persistent critic of Davis, whom he calls "Paula [[Nancy Pelosi|Pelosi]] Davis," because of his perception that Davis has allied on numerous issues with Democratic [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]]. Without any support, Griffon predicts that Davis will run for state insurance commissioner in 2023 in a bid to succeed long-term incumbent [[Jim Donelon]]. He urged Republican women not to support her in such a potential race.<ref>"[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]], February 3, 2020.</ref> +
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===Legislative Ratings and Awards===
===Legislative Ratings and Awards===
Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for scoring 90% or higher on positive, pro-growth legislation.<ref>https://www.labi.org/score-card </ref> On key small, independent, and family-run business issues during the 2016 legislative year, Davis was rated 100% by the National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/assets/Louisiana2017_VR.pdf </ref> Based on her positions and record during her first four-year term (2016-2020), the NFIB Louisiana PAC endorsed Davis for reelection.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/elections/nfib-louisiana-pac-endorsements/ </ref> Louisiana Right to Life gave Davis a score of 96% for her support of pro-life legislation during the 2016-2020 Legislative Term.<ref>https://prolifelouisiana.org/2016-19housescorecard</ref>
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recognized Davis as a “Most Valuable Policymaker” for her stance on bills heard during the 2020 regular session and first special session that impact Louisiana’s economy, business climate, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>https://www.labi.org/score-card</ref> Also, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), honored Davis with the Award for Conservative Excellence for her voting record in support of limited and transparent government, individual rights, personal responsibility, and lasting cultural values.<ref>http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/CLA_Louisiana_2019_web-2.pdf</ref>
Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by LABI for scoring 90% or higher on positive, pro-growth legislation.<ref>https://www.labi.org/score-card </ref> On key small, independent, and family-run business issues during the 2016 legislative year, Davis was rated 100% by the National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/assets/Louisiana2017_VR.pdf </ref> Based on her positions and record during her first four-year term (2016-2020), the NFIB Louisiana PAC endorsed Davis for reelection.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/elections/nfib-louisiana-pac-endorsements/ </ref> Louisiana Right to Life gave Davis a score of 96% for her support of pro-life legislation during the 2016-2020 Legislative Term.<ref>https://prolifelouisiana.org/2016-19housescorecard</ref>
In 2017, the conservative Louisiana Family Forum scored Davis 90% and named her a Family Advocate for her commitment to advancing life, liberty, and limited government.<ref>https://www.lafamilyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017Scorecard-1pgr-14in-corrected1_house.jpg </ref>
In 2017, the conservative Louisiana Family Forum scored Davis 90% and named her a Family Advocate for her commitment to advancing life, liberty, and limited government.<ref>https://www.lafamilyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017Scorecard-1pgr-14in-corrected1_house.jpg </ref>
For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis has been appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Commerce </ref> She is also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=69 </ref> During her prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Ways and Means; Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay; Insurance; and Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs.<ref>https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165576/paula-davis#.W_jFqHpKjOQ </ref>
For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis has been appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Commerce </ref> She is also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=69 </ref> During her prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Ways and Means; Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay; Insurance; and Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs.<ref>https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165576/paula-davis#.W_jFqHpKjOQ </ref>
===Davis joins Democrats in choosing House Speaker===
===Davis helps elect House Speaker===
On January 13, 2020, Davis was among 23 Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two [[Independent]]s who elected Republican [[Clay Schexnayder]] of Ascension Parish as [[Speaker]] of the House. In 2016, Davis was involved in electing former Rep. [[Taylor Barras]] as the first independent Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, bucking the legislature's tradition of supporting the governor's chosen leader.
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