Senator Steve Bryles (D)
514 West Main, Blytheville, 72315
District: 15
District:
15
Seniority: 8
Seniority:
8
Occupation: Agri-Businessman (Cotton)
Occupation:
Agri-Businessman (Cotton)
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate 2001,2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
Public Service:
Senate 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
Bills
Bill
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History
TO AMEND § 6-13-1601 ET SEQ., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL YEARS OF SERVICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE LEVY OF CERTAIN COUNTY SALES AND USE TAXES.
TO ALLOW FOR THE EXTENSION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY.
TO ALLOW FOR THE EXTENSION OF A COUNTY-WIDE SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTY.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT; TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY OF BEER LICENSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT - MARKED TREE TECHNICAL CENTER CLASSROOM BUILDING CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING COSTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT - MARKED TREE TECHNICAL CENTER CRITICAL MAINTENANCE, LIBRARY HOLDINGS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - JONESBORO - JOHNNY CASH HERITAGE SITE PROGRAM EVALUATION, PLANNING AND EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARKANSAS HISTORY AND CULTURE PROJECT GRANT - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADVERTISE A BOND SALE BY A METHOD OTHER THAN NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - STORAGE FACILITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - ARTS COUNCIL - ARTS COUNCILS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF SEALED CONTAINERIZED CARGO BETWEEN TWO (2) CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES.
TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE LEVY OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT CATEGORICAL FUND EXPENDITURES AND RESULTS FROM PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT CATEGORICAL FUNDS.
CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AND LOBBYISTS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. MICHAEL "MIKE" EVANS WILSON AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF GEORGE CLYDE KELL AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
Primary Sponsor for House
CONCERNING THE BALLOT PRESENTATION OF INITIATIVE OR REFERRED AMENDMENTS OR ACTS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ARKANSAS MILK FOR ARKANSAS CONSUMERS; TO STABILIZE AND STIMULATE DAIRY FARMS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO CREATE THE DAIRY STABILIZATION FUND.
CoSponsor
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT FOR VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES, OPERATING EXPENSES, REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND GRANTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARKANSAS DELTA TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A REGULAR LICENSE PLATE TO A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY SERVICE OR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AT THE SAME FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION.
TO PROHIBIT THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF AN ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICT IF THE RESULTING SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE LARGER THAN ONE THOUSAND SQUARE MILES (1,000 SQ. MI.).
THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2009.
RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EQUALITY OF RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SEX.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
WELCOMING THE RETURN OF FORMER PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON AND HONORING HIS EXTENSIVE PUBLIC SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
CoSponsor for House
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CASUALTY INSURANCE TO INCLUDE MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
THE FAIR DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHERS OF PAYMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-15-301 AND TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES CONCERNING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO CODE OF ETHICS PROCEEDINGS OF THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERMIT STORM COST RESERVE ACCOUNTING FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES WHEN REQUESTED.
RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EQUALITY OF RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SEX.
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Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice Chair:
ALC-POLICY MAKING
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
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