About Mary Bentley

Mary Bentley is a graduate of Harding University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She worked at Arkansas Children's Hospital for over a decade in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and was a Director of Nursing at the Perry County Nursing Center. Mary is the CEO and owner of Bentley Plastics. She is also a member of the Perry County Right to Life. Mary resides in Perryville, Arkansas, and has three grown children and four grandchildren.

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"It is with great excitement and passion for the people of my district that I announce my intentions to seek another term in the State House." said Bentley. "When I was first elected, I promised the voters of my district that I would be a conservative voice for them at the State Capitol. I have consistently stood for traditional family values and am proud of my 100% pro-life voting record, and I am equally proud to continue passing legislation that pushes back against the socialist liberal agenda." 

 

"Now more than ever, the people of Arkansas need our elected officials to fight for our God-given individual rights. The government continues to overreach their authority and as your state representative I will continue fighting our liberties. It has been an honor to serve the people of my district in the State House and I humbly ask for the people's support and vote in 2022, said Bentley.

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During the 2021 legislative session, Representative Bentley:

• Sponsored pro-life legislation, such as Act 309, that prohibits all abortions in Arkansas except in cases to save the life of the

mother.

• Sponsored legislation protecting our religious liberty by recognizing churches and other religious organizations as essential

and prohibiting the government from closing them during an emergency or similar disaster (Act 94).

• Expanded scope of practice for certified nurse midwives by granting them full practice authority in Act 607.

• Protected parental rights, Act 552, by requiring public schools to provide to parents and legal guardians prior written

notification of and an opportunity to inspect materials related to sex education, sexual orientation, and gender identity.