Jerry Brown, Arkansas Representative
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| Jerry Brown | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 57 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Rice/Soybean Farmer | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Brown is a rice and soybean farmer.[1]
Issues
Brown did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Parks and Tourism
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Subcommittee on K-12, Vocational-Technical Institutions
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House (Vice Chair)
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Education Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on Special Language
Sponsored legislation
Brown's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1343 - "AN ACT TO REPEAL THE JULY 1, 2009 EXPIRATION DATE ON THE ARKANSAS RICE CERTIFICATION ACT."
- HB 1948 - "CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO LOANS MADE OR GUARANTEED BY CERTAIN LISTED ENTITIES."
- HB 2029 - "TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND ACQUIRED BY A FOREIGN PARTY."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Brown won re-election to the 57th district seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brown won re-election to the 57th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Brown raised $18,260 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jerry Brown, Arkansas Representative's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Action Cmte For Rural Electrification | $1,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Cmte For Arkansas Dairy | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,030 |
2008
Below are Brown's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Action Cmte for Rural Electrification | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Jerry + Brown + Arkansas + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Jerry Brown News Feed
- Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid - FederalNewsRadio.com
- The deadlock scenario - Salon
- Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid - Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Flashing Back - National Journal
- A Newt win would be a lot of fun - Salon
- Funeral Services for Anna Belle Price Zoerb of Callaway - Sand Hills Express
- From the UCA Archives: In 1907, UCA origin was whites-only; officially changed ... - Log Cabin Democrat
- Washington Post Points Fingers At Earmarkers - Lez Get Real
- GOP Effort to Aid at-Risk Incumbents Heartens Democrats - RealClearPolitics
- UAFS Hall of Fame inductees share experiences - The City Wire
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Jerry Brown
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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