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Representative Jay Bradford

P.O. Box 8367, Pine Bluff, 71611

Representative Jay Bradford
Phone: 870-541-0020
Phone:
District: 18
District:
18
Seniority: 51
Seniority:
51
Occupation: Chairman of the Board and CEO, First Arkansas Insu
Occupation:
Chairman of the Board and CEO, First Arkansas Insu
Church Affiliation: Episcopal
Church Affiliation:
Episcopal
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995
Public Service:
Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES IN THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CHILD HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE STATE ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION AND LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-57-261(2)(B)(ii).
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMUNITY-BASED ACUTE MENTAL HEALTHCARE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT TO AFFECT THE DISPOSITION OF FUNDS COLLECTED UNDER THE ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL THIRTEEN DOLLAR ($13.00) MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE TO FUND THE DOMESTIC PEACE FUND; TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC PEACE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROGRAMS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT OF ARKANSAS CODE §§ 26-57-260 AND 26-57-261.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY.
AN ACT TO AMEND REGIONAL INTERMODAL FACILITIES ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE MULTI-AGENCY INSURANCE TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY, INLAND MARINE, BOILER AND MACHINERY, AND RELATED COVERAGE.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE BREAST CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM AND ADVISORY BOARD TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS GROUNDWATER PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
AN ACT TO DEFINE AND LICENSE POST ACUTE CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN; TO ESTABLISH A LICENSE FEE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE POLITICAL PARTIES AND LEGISLATIVE POLITICAL PARTY CAUCUSES TO REPORT CAMPAIGN RELATED EXPENDITURES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS WINE AND SPIRITS FREE TRADE ACT".
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO CONSIDER AND GIVE DEFERENCE TO DATA FROM THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO BAN THE SMOKING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS IN ARKANSAS.
TO REINSTATE CAPITAL GAINS TAX AS IT EXISTED IN 1998.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 20-22-708 TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, SALE OR USE OF BOTTLE ROCKET.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE BREAST CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM AND THE BREAST CANCER CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-64-232, CONCERNING PREMIUM DELINQUENCIES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - WHITE HALL CITY CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE - THE CAMPUS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE POLITICAL PARTIES TO REPORT MONEYS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED.
COMMENDING SIMMONS FIRST UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - CYBER COLLEGE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR MEDICAID ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE, TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO PERSONS 5 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST.
TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM IDENTITY THEFT BY MAKING MILITARY SERVICE DISCHARGE RECORDS FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER CONFIDENTIAL.
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND TO THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
THE ARKANSAS RETAIL PRICE COMPARISON AND SAVINGS CLAIMS ACT.
TO CURB THE GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROTECT CERTAIN JUVENILES FROM THE DEATH PENALTY.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS TO CONDUCT LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS TO DECIDE THE ISSUE OF ALLOWING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - HOPE FOR ARKANSAS EDUCATION FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT REFINANCING OF POSTDATED WARRANTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE DESIGN OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO LIMIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL REVENUES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE BETTER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A HEALTH INSURANCE FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY INITIATIVE.
AN ACT CONCERNING ROUTINE PERSONAL HYGIENE AND RELATED DAILY CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS OF NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A REVIEW OF COST CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ARKANSAS’ STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMPLOYEES, LICENSEES, AND OTHERS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY FOR ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY-BASED CARE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT.
AN ACT TO CREATE A HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO COMBAT INADEQUATE HEALTH CARE ON THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
HONORING AND MEMORALIZING MR. FRED DARRAGH.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO CLEVELAND COUNTY FOR THE CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AWARENESS LICENSE PLATE.
REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ENACT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT.

Committees