Senator Jerry Taylor (D)
6203 Ridgewood Dr, Pine Bluff, 71603
District: 23
District:
23
Seniority: 24
Seniority:
24
Occupation: Retired Land surveyor & Real Estate Broker
Occupation:
Retired Land surveyor & Real Estate Broker
Church Affiliation: Freewill Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Freewill Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: Pine Bluff Alderman 12 yrs; Pine Bluff Mayor 8 yrs; House 2001, 2003; Senate 2005, 2007, 2009
Public Service:
Pine Bluff Alderman 12 yrs; Pine Bluff Mayor 8 yrs; House 2001, 2003; Senate 2005, 2007, 2009
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR ESCAPING FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION, OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AND FOR FURNISHING AN IMPLEMENT FOR ESCAPE.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE CELLULAR TELEPHONES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AS ARTICLES INMATES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ARE PROHIBITED FROM POSSESSING OR USING.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - THE ARKANSAS RIVER CONNECTION PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REMOVE THE ABILITY OF A LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE FIREARMS FOLLOWING A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 of 1948 AND TO ENSURE THAT LICENSED CONTRACTORS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
PROHIBITING THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITIES OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEES.
CoSponsor
TO REQUIRE THE BUYER TO REMIT THE ASSESSMENT ON THE SALE OF RICE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT'S USE AND CONSIDERATION OF BUYER AND PRODUCER PREFERENCES.
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE FORFEITURE OF OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ON CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE RELATED TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
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 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.
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
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
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.
TO ALLOW A GEOTOURISM INCOME TAX CREDIT TO TRANSFER TO OTHER TOURISM PROJECTS AND TO ALLOW A GEOTOURISM INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CARRY FORWARD.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - ARKANSAS LIGNITE RESOURCES PILOT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
THE FAIR DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHERS OF PAYMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES ACT.
TO INCLUDE EXEMPT WHOLESALE GENERATORS OF ELECTRICITY IN THE DEFINITION OF A MANUFACTURER FOR PURPOSES OF THE REDUCED EXCISE TAX RATE ON NATURAL GAS USED IN MANUFACTURING.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF I-69 IN ARKANSAS.
Committees
Committees
Arkansas Code
State Government Directory
Committee Room Reservation
2021 Session Important Dates
Session Documents
BLR Key Staff