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Bradley served on the House Education and Agriculture committees and was in his second term the chairman of the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. He was also a member of the Louisiana Bond Commission.<ref name=amerisafe/>

Bradley served on the House Education and Agriculture committees and was in his second term the chairman of the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. He was also a member of the Louisiana Bond Commission.<ref name=amerisafe/>

In 1991, rather than seeking a third term in the House, Bradley ran unsuccessfully for the District 30 seat in the state Senate (Beauregard, Calcasieu, Sabine, and Vernon parishes) against his fellow state representative, Democrat and later Republican [[James David Cain]] of Dry Creekin Beauregard Parish. Cain received 17,527 votes (55.7 percent) to Bradley's 13,947 (44.3 percent).<ref>{Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref> The seat opened with the retirement of Senator [[Bryan A. Poston]] of Hornbeck in Vernon Parish.

In 1991, rather than seeking a third term in the House, Bradley ran unsuccessfully for the District 30 seat in the state Senate (Beauregard, Calcasieu, Sabine, and Vernon parishes) against his fellow state representative, Democrat and later Republican [[James David Cain]] of Dry Creekin Beauregard Parish. Cain received 17,527 votes (55.7 percent) to Bradley's 13,947 (44.3 percent).<ref>{Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref> The seat opened with the retirement of Senator Bryan A. Poston of Hornbeck in Vernon Parish.

Reflecting on his legislative years, Bradley said that his education on:

Reflecting on his legislative years, Bradley said that his education on:

Over the years watching the legislative process, I have come to the conclusion that legislation is often presented as a “silver bullet” that will solve a major issue. Of course, that does not work. There are other states that have addressed [issues from which we can learn] ...<br>

Over the years watching the legislative process, I have come to the conclusion that legislation is often presented as a “silver bullet” that will solve a major issue. Of course, that does not work. There are other states that have addressed [issues from which we can learn] ...<br>

   

   

It strikes me now, looking back on it, that the legislative process was much more congenial and collegial than it is today. There was not much Republican versus Democrat infighting and [[partisanship]], it was really about issues at the time that I served. It seems that there was a more cooperative spirit at that time, but I will say that since I’m no longer closely involved in it, that perceived difference may be as much in the representation of today’s politics as in the actuality. ...<br>

It strikes me now, looking back on it, that the legislative process was much more congenial and collegial than it is today. There was not much Republican versus Democrat infighting and partisanship, it was really about issues at the time that I served. It seems that there was a more cooperative spirit at that time, but I will say that since I’m no longer closely involved in it, that perceived difference may be as much in the representation of today’s politics as in the actuality. ...<br>

   

   

Most people have no idea how hard their legislators work during the legislative session. ... Legislators generally reflect the collective personalities of their districts. Serving in Baton Rouge gives one a keen appreciation of the cultural diversity in our state. Understanding that diversity helps one understand the perspective of a given geographical area ...<ref name=amerisafe>{{cite web|url=http://compblog.com/allen-bradley-outgoing-amerisafe-ceo-reflects-on-industry-and-legacy/|title=Allen Bradley, Outgoing AMERISAFE CEP Reflects on Industry and Legacy|publisher=AMERISAFE|accessdate=July 10, 2015}}</ref></blockquote>

Most people have no idea how hard their legislators work during the legislative session. ... Legislators generally reflect the collective personalities of their districts. Serving in Baton Rouge gives one a keen appreciation of the cultural diversity in our state. Understanding that diversity helps one understand the perspective of a given geographical area ...<ref name=amerisafe>{{cite web|url=http://compblog.com/allen-bradley-outgoing-amerisafe-ceo-reflects-on-industry-and-legacy/|title=Allen Bradley, Outgoing AMERISAFE CEP Reflects on Industry and Legacy|publisher=AMERISAFE|accessdate=July 10, 2015}}</ref></blockquote>