Darrin Williams
Darrin Williams is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 36 from 2009 to 2015. He served as Speaker of the House from March 2012 to December 2012. Williams did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Williams professional experience includes serving as Chief Deputy Attorney General/Chief of Staff for Attorney General Mark Pryor, General Counsel of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and Administrative Aide to United States Senator David Pryor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Joint Budget |
| • Code Revision Commission |
| • Judiciary |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Rules |
| • Management |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Code Revision Commission |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Williams' sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1181 - "TO MANDATE THE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY MUNICIPALITIES WITH MORE THAN 100,000 IN POPULATION."
- HB 2135 - "THE ARKANSAS CAMPUS SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT."
- HB 2203 - "TO CREATE THE REFUND ANTICIPATION LOAN ACT."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Williams ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 36. Williams ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[1][2][3]
2010
Williams won re-election to the 36th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams won election to the 36th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Williams raised $80,923 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign themes
2012
Williams' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Prison Reform
- Excerpt: "For some time now, Arkansas has been heading down a dangerous and unsustainable path in regards to our prison system. With an increasing number of prisoners being housed, costs for operating the facilities have been skyrocketing."
- Tax Cuts
- Excerpt: "Another major success that came out of this session was a further reduction in the state sales tax on groceries. Governor Beebe has long been an advocate for reducing this regressive tax that affects low-income families across the state."
- Highway Improvements
- Excerpt: "Arkansas’ Speaker of the House was a strong advocate this session for improving the state’s crumbling highway system. Having strong infrastructure is vitally important to creating jobs and attracting new industry."
- Congressional Redistricting
- Excerpt: "As happens every decade in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, state lawmakers took up the daunting task of redrawing Arkansas’ Congressional districts to better reflect the state’s shifting population based on the 2010 Census. Lawmakers waited until other legislation had been finalized before taking up this controversial topic."
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.
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2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Personal
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Williams and his wife, Nicole Sippial, have two children.
He is a founding Board Member of 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock, volunteer with the Arkansas Commitment Program, Board Chairman/Founding Board Member of the Jack Stephens Youth Golf Academy, and Board Member of the Little Rock Central High Visitor's Center and Museum Board.[8]
In June 2011, Governing Magazine named Williams one of 12 "Democratic Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities such as leadership, ambition, and political potential.[9]
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Darrin Williams' personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Williams Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House District 36 2009–2015 |
Succeeded by Charles Blake (D) |
