Jon Richards
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Jon Richards is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 19th District since 1998.
Richards has worked as an attorney and an English teacher in Japan. He is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.[1]
Issue positions
Richards did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Rules
- Judiciary and Ethics
- Energy and Utilities
- Health and Healthcare Reform (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009:[3]
- AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order
- AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service
- AB-253 Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Richards' 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Northwestern Mutual Life $500
- 2. Managed Health Services Insurance Corp $500
- 3. Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 75 $500
- 4. WI Pipe Trades $500
- 5. Roberts, John L $500
External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Jon Richards
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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