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Representative from district 49

Rep. Jay Richardson (D) Democrat

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Past service: First Term House 2019; 2021; 2023; 2025
Military service: No
Church: Non-Denominational
Occupation: Business Development
Counties: Part Sebastian

Scorecard 2025 Regular Session

Counted from the floor roll calls, sponsor lists and Secretary of State filings stored in LobbyUp. These are public records, not ratings.

Bills that became law
40.0%
2 of 5 House/Senate bills they led became Acts
Lead sponsor only. Needs at least 3 bills. Resolutions (3) do not become Acts.
Missed votes
9.6%
Missed 123 of 1284 roll calls (123 not voting, 0 excused)
Lower is better attendance. Excused absences count as missed.
Sided with own party on party-split votes
92.5%
86 of 93 votes where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways
Party-line voting. Only Yea and Nay votes count. Needs at least 10 such votes.
Voted with the majority
91.3%
1012 of 1108 Yea/Nay votes were on the side with more votes
Ties are left out.
Votes with you
Not enough data
0 of 0 of your Pass/Kill bills where they cast a Yea or Nay
Pass = Yea, Kill = Nay, on their latest floor vote. Watch orders are not scored. Needs at least 3 bills.

Bills sponsored

Lead sponsor, House/Senate bills5
  Became Acts2
Lead sponsor, resolutions3
Sponsor in the other chamber1 (0 became Acts)
Cosponsor46
Cosponsored bills that became law21

Floor votes

Roll calls on record1284
Yea1007
Nay102
Present52
Not voting123
Excused0
With own party's majority, all votes97.9% (1085 of 1108)

Committees

  • Chair: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS
  • Vice-Chair: PUBLIC HEALTH- HOUSE HEALTH SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Alternate: ALC-CHARITABLE, PENAL, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  • Alternate: ALC-HIGHWAY COMMISSION REVIEW AND ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Alternate: ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Alternate: ALC-PERSONNEL
  • Alternate: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
  • Alternate: JBC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Alternate: JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION - OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Alternate: JBC-PEER REVIEW
  • Alternate: JBC-PERSONNEL
  • Alternate: JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
  • Alternate: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
  • Alternate: PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS-JOINT

Campaign money filings 2023-2026, all years on file (not only this session)

$44,019.83 from 39 itemized contributions to their own campaign committee

How the filings were matched to this legislator

SOS filer (committee)YearsAmountMatch confidence
Richardson, James Jay" " (filer ID 7592) 2025, 2026 $32,899.83 Medium Both names appear in the committee name. Another legislator has the same last name; the first name decides the match
Richardson, James Jay" " (filer ID 561) 2023, 2024 $11,120.00 Medium Both names appear in the committee name. Another legislator has the same last name; the first name decides the match

Top donors

DonorIndustryPlaceTotal
Richardson, James Jay" "Not listedFort Smith, AR$27,536.30
Arkansas Trial LawyersPolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$2,000.00
Justice PACPolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$2,000.00
Masur, MilaNot listedFort Smith, AR$1,500.00
Cella, LouisLawSt Louis, MO$1,000.00 (2 gifts)
VotePolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$1,000.00
Arkansas Ambulance AssocPolitical committeesPine Bluff, AR$1,000.00
Summit Untilities inc. Political Action CommitteePolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$500.00
Richardson, DerrickHealth careFort Smith, AR$500.00
Hanna, Adrienne & WilliamNot listedFort Smith, AR$500.00

Top industries

IndustryTotalShareDonors
Political committees$9,713.5322.1%16
Health care$1,150.002.6%5
Law$750.001.7%2
Banking and finance$150.000.3%1
Education$100.000.2%1

73% of the money ($32,156.30) has no industry listed on the filing.

Lobbyist spending on them

No lobbyist expense lines name this legislator. Most reported lobbyist spending is on groups (for example "Members of the AR General Assembly") and can't be tied to one person.

Votes with you your firm's Pass/Kill orders

Not enough data 0 with you, 0 against you, 5 with no floor vote on record for them. 2 Watch orders not scored.

BillYour orderTheir voteResult
HB1019 TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYE Pass No floor vote on record for them Not counted
HB1036 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY V Pass No floor vote on record for them Not counted
HJR1012 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REAPPRAISAL Kill No floor vote on record for them Not counted
HJR1013 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMEN Pass No floor vote on record for them Not counted
HJR1014 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND A Kill No floor vote on record for them Not counted

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BillTitleRoleStatusLatest action
HB1079 TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INHERITED GENE MUTATION FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; AND TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED CANCER IMAGING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1079 is now Act 860 Notification that HB1079 is now Act 860 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT
HB1159 TO CREATE THE RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE SECURITY ACT; AND TO REGULATE SECURITY MEASURES AT RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORES. lead House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:27 a.m. CT
HB1237 TO PROHIBIT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS FROM SOLICITING INJURED INDIVIDUALS; AND TO SET PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION OF SOLICITATION OF INJURED INDIVIDUALS. lead House -- Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:34 a.m. CT
HB1251 TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:14 p.m. CT
HB1282 CONCERNING THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW. lead House -- Notification that HB1282 is now Act 110 Notification that HB1282 is now Act 110 · Feb 18, 2025, 1:29 p.m. CT
HB1291 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IMPACTING THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1291 is now Act 385 Notification that HB1291 is now Act 385 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:50 a.m. CT
HB1303 TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1303 is now Act 546 Notification that HB1303 is now Act 546 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:36 p.m. CT
HB1316 TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENINGS. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1316 is now Act 390 Notification that HB1316 is now Act 390 · Mar 25, 2025, 8:24 a.m. CT
HB1319 TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE SALES TAX FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SPOUSES OF DISABLED VETERANS, AND SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DISABLED VETERANS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Mar 17, 2025, 8:38 a.m. CT
HB1351 TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 4, 2025, 8:33 a.m. CT
HB1353 TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1353 is now Act 142 Notification that HB1353 is now Act 142 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:48 p.m. CT
HB1368 TO AMEND THE LIST OF MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1368 is now Act 203 Notification that HB1368 is now Act 203 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:25 p.m. CT
HB1372 TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1373 TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1374 CONCERNING A REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONCERNING CONTRACTS AWARDED TO BUSINESSES IN OPERATION LESS THAN FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1375 TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING FUNDS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1376 TO ENCOURAGE STATE AGENCIES TO AWARD A PORTION OF STATE CONTRACTS TO ARKANSAS BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1377 TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS OR PROGRAMS FOR NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS. cosponsor House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT
HB1405 TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN. lead House -- Notification that HB1405 is now Act 309 Notification that HB1405 is now Act 309 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:50 p.m. CT
HB1491 CONCERNING THE EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN BEER AND SAKE; TO CREATE AN EXCISE TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN BEER AND SAKE PRODUCED USING ARKANSAS RICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1491 is now Act 874 Notification that HB1491 is now Act 874 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:52 p.m. CT
HB1503 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1503 is now Act 313 Notification that HB1503 is now Act 313 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:58 p.m. CT
HB1534 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:13 p.m. CT
HB1626 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. cosponsor House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:25 a.m. CT
HB1681 TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT
HB1685 TO CREATE THE GROCERY TAX RELIEF ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES LEVIED ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; AND TO EXEMPT GROCERIES FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAXES. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1685 is now Act 1008 Notification that HB1685 is now Act 1008 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT
HB1695 TO CLARIFY THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A MUNICIPAL LIEN; TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO PETITION TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO CERTAIN PERSONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY OF UNRECORDED MUNICIPAL LIENS. lead House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:54 a.m. CT
HB1730 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE AND TRANSFER OF WHOLESALE PERMITS. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1730 is now Act 830 Notification that HB1730 is now Act 830 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:34 p.m. CT
HB1738 TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS. cosponsor House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:39 a.m. CT
HB1762 TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF A PERMIT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE IN AN AGRICULTURAL OR PASTORAL APPLICATION FOR A CERTAIN NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1762 is now Act 1009 Notification that HB1762 is now Act 1009 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT
HB1802 TO CREATE THE TALENT RECRUITMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELOCATE TO THE STATE. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1802 is now Act 606 Notification that HB1802 is now Act 606 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:12 p.m. CT
HB1815 TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS; AND TO RETAIN JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION BY THE STATE. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1815 is now Act 687 Notification that HB1815 is now Act 687 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT
HB1821 TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1821 is now Act 560 Notification that HB1821 is now Act 560 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:08 p.m. CT
HB1861 TO MAKE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT; TO REGULATE INTERNET GAMING AND INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS GAMES AND GAMING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor House -- Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 7, 2025, 8:45 a.m. CT
HB1940 TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:04 a.m. CT
HCR1005 TO HONOR THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION DURING AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN FEBRUARY FOR ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HEART DISEASE AMONG THE MINORITY POPULATIONS OF ARKANSAS. cosponsor House -- Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:45 a.m. CT
HJR1002 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE. lead House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:47 a.m. CT
HJR1004 APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. cosponsor House -- Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:39 a.m. CT
HMR1004 IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. cosponsor House -- READ AND ADOPTED. READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 25, 2025, 1:56 p.m. CT
HR1004 TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. cosponsor House -- READ AND ADOPTED. READ AND ADOPTED. · Jan 29, 2025, 1:45 p.m. CT
HR1020 TO RECOGNIZE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, AS THE LINKS LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LINKS, INCORPORATED FOR ITS SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS CHAPTER COMMUNITIES AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. cosponsor House -- READ AND ADOPTED. READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 3, 2025, 1:43 p.m. CT
HR1053 TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED AND PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC., FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD. lead House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:16 a.m. CT
HR1078 TO COMMEND ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., FOR ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (118) YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN ITS COMMUNITIES. lead House -- READ AND ADOPTED. READ AND ADOPTED. · Mar 19, 2025, 2:02 p.m. CT
HR1090 TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 29, 2025, AS VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY AND MARCH 2025 AS VIETNAM ERA VETERANS MONTH IN ARKANSAS IN APPRECIATION OF THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY VIETNAM WAR VETERANS. cosponsor House -- READ AND ADOPTED. READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 10, 2025, 2:02 p.m. CT
SB204 TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT
SB225 TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. primary Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:50 p.m. CT
SB227 TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB227 is now Act 505 Notification that SB227 is now Act 505 · Apr 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT
SB263 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 · Mar 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT
SB307 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO CREATE THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB307 is now Act 373 Notification that SB307 is now Act 373 · Mar 20, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT
SB371 TO ESTABLISH A STANDARDIZED SYSTEM TO AID IN THE SEARCH OF MISSING CHILDREN WHO DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR ACTIVATION OF THE ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT SYSTEM. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB371 is now Act 653 Notification that SB371 is now Act 653 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:48 p.m. CT
SB481 TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB481 is now Act 779 Notification that SB481 is now Act 779 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:27 p.m. CT
SB501 TO CREATE THE TENANT POSSESSIONS RECOVERY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE A LANDLORD TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO A TENANT WHEN A COURT HAS ISSUED A WRIT OF POSSESSION. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:44 p.m. CT
SB524 TO MAKE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT AND TO INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS DRAWING GAMES AND CASINO GAMING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CT
SB526 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT
SB59 TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 · Feb 24, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT
SB607 TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:38 p.m. CT
SCR2 TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US. primary Senate -- Died in the Senate at Sine Die Adjournment Died in the Senate at Sine Die Adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:41 p.m. CT
SCR4 TO RECOGNIZE FORMER REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR JOYCE ELLIOTT DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. primary Senate -- Approved by the Governor. Approved by the Governor. · Mar 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT

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Where Jay Richardson's donors live

Arkansas

Close-up of District 49

House District 49Donor ZIP codes (bigger = more money)

Inside vs. outside District 49

Inside District 490.2%$100.00 · 1 donation
Elsewhere in Arkansas23.2%$10,233.53 · 26 donations
Out of state5.0%$2,200.00 · 5 donations
Could not be placed71.5%$31,486.30 · 7 donations

Total: $44,019.83. 7 donations could not be placed in a district.

All donors, highest to lowest

#DonorPlaceTotalGifts
1Richardson, James Jay" "Fort Smith, AR$27,536.301
2Arkansas Trial LawyersLittle Rock, AR$2,000.001
3Justice PACLittle Rock, AR$2,000.001
4Masur, MilaFort Smith, AR$1,500.001
5Arkansas Ambulance AssocPine Bluff, AR$1,000.001
6Cella, LouisSt Louis, MO$1,000.002
7VoteLittle Rock, AR$1,000.001
8Arkansas Rural Broadband Association CommitteeClinton, AR$500.001
9Friedkin, Thomas & DebraHouston, TX$500.001
10Friedkin, Thomas D. & DebraHouston, TX$500.001
11Hanna, Adrienne & WilliamFort Smith, AR$500.001
12Richardson, DerrickFort Smith, AR$500.001
13Summit Untilities inc. Political Action CommitteeLittle Rock, AR$500.001
14Forest Express PACLittle Rock, AR$400.001
15AHC PACLittle Rock, AR$363.531
16ACPA PACMarion, AR$250.001
17AR Optometric Physicians - PACLittle Rock, AR$250.001
18ARCUPACLittle Rock, AR$250.001
19ARSFA PACLittle Rock, AR$250.001
20ARSFA PAC, IncLittle Rock, AR$250.001
21Arkansas Bar AssociationLittle Rock, AR$250.001
22Culpepper, ClifftonFort Smith, AR$250.001
23Lamoureux, MichaelRussellville, AR$250.001
24NUCOR Corporation Political Action Committee of ArkansasArmorel, AR$250.001
25Norwood, NasheeVan Buren, AR$250.001
26Pendergrass, EricFort Smith, AR$250.001
27Roberts, DavidFort Smith, AR$250.001
28American Electric PowerWashington, DC$200.001
29Laster, ShaneFort Smith, AR$200.001
30Roper, TammyFort Smith, AR$150.001
31Friday, CamilleFort Smith, AR$100.001
32Releford, PaulaFort Smith, AR$100.001
33Smets, William & BonnieFort Smith, AR$100.001
34Stiles, Dr. S. BFort Smith, AR$100.001
35Triplett, AbelFort Smith, AR$100.001
36Ward, Rebecca & GeraldFort Smith, AR$100.001
37Lyons, FeliciaVan Buren, AR$50.001
38Macomber, MonicaVan Buren, AR$20.001

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