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Roy Ragland
Roy Ragland is a former Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 90 from 2005 to 2011. He served as the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore in his final term.
Biography
Ragland's professional experience includes working as a Pastor at Welcome Home Church, President/General Manager of the Ragland Broadcasting Corporation - KCGS Radio, President and Agent of the Ragland Insurance Agency and Pastor of Witts Springs Community Bible Church.
Ragland is a member of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association, Arkansas Farm Bureau and National Rifle Association.[1]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas House (Chair)
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Human Services
- Subcommittee on Personnel
Issues
Ragland did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Ragland's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1046 - "THE FREEDOM TO FARM ACT."
- HB 1131 - "AN ACT TO REPEAL THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ENDORSEMENT ACT OF 1977."
- HB 1278 - "THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT OF 2009."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Ragland was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ragland won re-election to the 90th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Wendy Crow (Green).[3]
Ragland raised $44,167 for his campaign, while Crow raised $0.[4]
| Arkansas State House, District 90 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Roy Ragland (R)
|
9,665 | |||
| Wendy Crow (Green) | 2,402 | |||
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Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- Arkansas House Committees
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Roy Ragland
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Roy Ragland on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 90 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by David L. Branscum |
