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Jerry Brown, Arkansas Representative
| Jerry Brown | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Arkansas State Senate District 23 | ||
| Date of primary | May 22, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 57 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Brown is a rice and soybean farmer.[1]
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
Issues
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
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Brown is running in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 23. Brown is unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary. The general election takes places on November 6, 2012.[2]
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 |
Personal
Brown and his wife, Carol, have three children.
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
- The Weight of the Presidency - Slate Magazine
- Community Corner May 11 - Log Cabin Democrat
- Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos Living On ... - Huffington Post
- Reform Update: Is Medicaid deal out of reach in Florida? - ModernHealthcare.com
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
- JOE BIDDLE: Sunday Notes: May 5, 2013 - WKRN
- Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of The Tippling Bros. Paul Tanguay & Tad ... - Huffington Post
- Earth Day in the USA: 2013 - Environment News Service
- Russ Smith forgoes NBA draft, returns to Louisville - USA Today - USA TODAY
- Manziel talks football, friendships and fame - WAOW
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External links
- Campaign website
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Jerry Brown
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Facebook page
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