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Representative Jay Bradford

P.O. Box 8367, Pine Bluff, 71611

Representative Jay Bradford
Phone: 870-541-0020
Phone:
District: 71
District:
71
Seniority: 81
Seniority:
81
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
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT.
TO PERMIT THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BY TELEPHONE.
AN ACT TO REINSTATE THE ACCEPTED-WORK DOCTRINE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO CONDUCT LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING VOTERS TO SELECTIVELY APPROVE SPECIFIC TYPES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES.
TO REPEAL THE CONSUMER MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING ACT.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE APPLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSUMER TELEPHONE PRIVACY ACT.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ACRC - ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE SALES AND USE TAXES PROCEEDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE SALES AND USE TAX PROCEEDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS - ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE SALES AND USE TAXES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE SALES AND USE TAXES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-22-708 TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, SALE OR USE OF BOTTLE ROCKETS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND; TO LEVY ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUND WILL BE USED TO ADDRESS HEALTH RELATED ISSUES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - INDEPENDENT LIVING GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESUMPTION OF COLOR OF TITLE FOR WILD AND UNIMPROVED LAND.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-67-304(K)(5) TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR OF ARKANSAS' WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PLAN.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR PERSONS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR ADVANCE DIRECTIVES HONORED.
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AND ENACT THE PROPOSED RAILROAD RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS IMPROVEMENT ACT.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO ALLOW A SEAT BELT CHECK OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, BUT PROHIBIT POLICE FROM SEARCHING THE VEHICLE OR PASSENGERS BEYOND THE SEAT BELT CHECK; PROHIBIT THE USE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE SEAT BELT LAW TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE A DRIVER LICENSE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-50-311 TO RESTRICT ITS APPLICATION TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS WITH DIFFERENTIAL SPEED LIMITS POSTED FOR CARS AND TRUCKS.
AN ACT TO ADD A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPICE ASSOCIATION TO THE HEALTH SERVICES COMMISSION; TO CORRECT THE NAMES OF ENTITIES REPRESENTED ON THE COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-18-111 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COURTS IN LIEU OF MUNICIPAL COURTS IN CERTAIN FIRST CLASS CITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO INCLUDE NURSING SCHOOLS AS APPROVED INSTITUTIONS IN THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO COMMIT A FELONY.
TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE AND TO PRESCRIBE THE NOTICE OF THE SALE OR TRANSFER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE USE OF SEAT BELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES WHEN AVAILABLE; TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2003 BE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-609 AND 8-6-610 TO CHANGE THE RECYCLING GRANTS REPORTING PERIOD TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR; TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF RECYCLING GRANT RECIPIENTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RAILROADS MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO PERSONS ON ALL TRAINS AND LOCOMOTIVES OPERATING WITHIN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 14-42-113 TO ALLOW CITY OFFICIALS' SALARIES TO BE DECREASED UPON REQUEST OF THE CITY OFFICIAL.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 18-45-202 RELATING TO PRIORITY OF LIENS OF VEHICLE REPAIRMEN AND BLACKSMITHS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF DRIVER LICENSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENENACE OF A MONUMENT ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS HONORING FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY FOR CHILDREN COVERED BY THE ARKANSAS CHIP PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS CONCERNING PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER AND TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY FOR CHILDREN COVERED BY THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO ENSURE EQUAL GE0GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BY APPOINTING THE MEMBERS FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITIES IN ARKANSAS TO FUND PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEIRLOOM MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PAYMENTS TO NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - STUDENT FIELD HOUSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AMENDMENTS TO THE GROUNDWATER PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A LONG-TERM CARE LIABILITY INSURANCE PLAN.
TO CREATE PROTECTED CELLS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURERS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS CONCERNING PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER AND TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN ESTABLISHING AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTACT THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE FOR HOME FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE HOUSE RULES TO ADD A NEW RULE TO REQUIRE THE PUBLISHING OF ROLL CALL VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTERNET WEB SITE.
TO HONOR FAY JONES' ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY AND THE POSITIVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION HE HAS BROUGHT TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
FOR RENOVATION OF THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL TO SERVE AS AN ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME.
RECOGNIZING LUKE MORRIS FOR HIS COURAGE IN RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES RECEIVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 17, AND COMMENDING THE THREE PEOPLE WHO ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND BEGAN LIFE SAVING MEASURES.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 530 AS AN ARKANSAS SCENIC HIGHWAY.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED DISTRIBUTION BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF HIV/AIDS MEDICATION TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS WITHOUT AMPLE RESOURCES OR AVAILABLE AVENUES TO ACQUIRE MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE ASSETS TEST FOR CHILDREN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR USE OF GLASS CONTAINERS WITHIN THE BANKS OF ARKANSAS' NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS.
AN ACT TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC TRANSIT TRUST FUND.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-10-305 TO INCREASE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES COURT COSTS IN MUNICIPAL, CITY AND POLICE COURTS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION - PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND COMMUNITIES.
AN ACT TO ABOLISH AND TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DELTA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - TECHNICAL CENTER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR INTEGRATED PUBLIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S OLMSTEAD DECISION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-111 PERTAINING TO THE DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIODS FOR TEACHERS.

Committees