Representative Jay Richardson
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Committees
- Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House
- Judiciary Committee (House)
- Legislative Joint Auditing
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
Is it acceptable for something to be open 130
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?
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
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.
are not being placed together i'll tell you it's just was an
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
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.
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
on your experience, have you seen that happen a lot or not very much? It does happen with
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
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
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 |