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Representative Jay Richardson

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Recent Meetings

Date Committee Speaking Time
Jan. 19, 2021 Judiciary Committee (House) 44s
Jan. 14, 2021 Judiciary Committee (House) 19s
Feb. 28, 2020 Legislative Joint Auditing 80s
Dec. 10, 2019 Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House 4s
Sept. 11, 2019 Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House 40s

Recent Transcript Excerpts

Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House — Sept. 11, 2019 (14:03)

of days open down. But in comparison, the number itself, the 130 or the 126, in comparison to other states, is that number large? Which, I mean, is that acceptable?

Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House — Sept. 11, 2019 (13:09)

when we talk about the average number of days the cases are open, I know that there's a downward trend, but is it good or bad? I mean, I don't know. Right. So I think

Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House — Sept. 11, 2019 (12:31)

Thank you, sir. I get two questions, actually, going back to the one you just described. Is there an opportunity to get the cause of death in a little more detail? Because when I read inadequate supervision, I mean, that can mean a plethora of different things.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Feb. 28, 2020 (22:18)

Various agency staff members were present to report on how the agencies intend to address and audit findings and to answer committee questions. During the meeting, the committee adopted a motion to file the eight current reports. With that, Mr. Chair, I move to adopt this report. Thank you, Representative. Do I have

Legislative Joint Auditing — Feb. 28, 2020 (21:45)

members, resulting in overpayments totaling $320,000. Errors were also noted in the data used by the agency's actuary to calculate the retirement liability. The Department of Workforce Services paid for an independent assessment of software developed for the agency. However the vendor paid was also a lobbyist for the IT company that developed the software. In addition, the agency had question costs on the contract from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Federal Grant.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Feb. 28, 2020 (21:11)

Eight reports on the committee's agenda yesterday. Four current reports with findings were presented. The auditor of state continued to have errors in posting stock-related transactions to unclaimed properties, owner's accounts, as well as in calculating unclaimed property transferred to DF&A. The state insurance department failed to properly retire fixed assets and to receipt all items of income. The Arkansas teacher retirement system did not properly discontinue the benefits of two

Judiciary Committee (House) — Jan. 14, 2021 (37:18)

on your experience, have you seen that happen a lot or not very much? It does happen with

Judiciary Committee (House) — Jan. 14, 2021 (36:48)

of you guys can answer this, but I noticed that in the bill, Veterans Affairs or Veteran Courts have the ability to have the fees waived, I guess, for whatever reason. Do you have that same thing for drug courts as

Judiciary Committee (House) — Jan. 19, 2021 (21:39)

so when you look at your bill how will this will this be addressed in there as well because there's a lot of that going on in not only my area but in the city itself because in your bill it reads anything that's owned by government property but if it's partially owned by a private entity how is that impacted as well and I don't and I don't know if you can answer that right now it's just maybe something to think about and and how you go forward with the

Judiciary Committee (House) — Jan. 19, 2021 (21:22)

back to that in just a minute representative richardson you're recognized thank you madam chair uh representative for now just in in my area specifically in my district we have a lot of private and city partnerships right so there's a splash pad that's there that is partly a private entity that is partnered with the city

Bills Discussed

Bill Title Mentions
HB1119 CONCERNING THE FIRST AND SECOND DISTRICTS OF THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 5
HB1004 PROHIBITING A PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER FROM ENTERING CERTAIN LOCATIONS DESIGNED FOR PUBLIC AQUATIC ACTIVITIES. 5
HB1114 CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION FEE FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE. 4
HB1185 CONCERNING THE JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER OF AN INMATE TO THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION. 3
HB1005 TO ESTABLISH THE SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT. 3
HB1057 CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF AN OUT-OF-STATE SEX OFFENDER. 3
HB1058 TO PERMIT A JUROR TO DONATE HIS OR HER PER DIEM COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO AN ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ENTITY. 3
HB1059 CONCERNING THE INTRASTATE TRANSFER OF A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TO ANOTHER SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM; TO CREATE A VETERANS TREATMENT … 3
HB1020 CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST A PERSON DUE TO THE PERSON'S ATTRIBUTES; AND TO REQUIRE AN … 2
HB1015 CONCERNING THE DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC MONUMENT OR OBJECT OF PUBLIC RESPECT; AND CONCERNING PUBLIC MONUMENTS AND … 2
HB1019 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL EVICTION PROCESS; TO CREATE AN EVICTION PROCESS FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT. 2
HB1024 CONCERNING THE THREAT OF OR ACTUAL INTRODUCTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO THE BODY OF A PREGNANT WOMAN. 2
HB1159 EXCUSING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM PARTICIPATING ON A JURY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PERMIT CERTAIN OLDER ARKANSANS … 2
HB1062 TO INCREASE THE LOOKBACK PERIOD FOR PRIOR CONVICTIONS OF BOATING OR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT. 2
HB1098 TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHEN A SEX OFFENDER IS ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY; AND CONCERNING … 2
HB1100 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT. 2
HB1014 TO PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE THE DESECRATION OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG. 2
HB1007 TO BE KNOWN AS THE "LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY ACT OF 2021". 1
HB1111 CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF ANOTHER STATE'S LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. 1
HB1006 TO CREATE THE PARENT-CHILD INTRASTATE RELOCATION ACT. 1

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