R. Scott Richardson is a Republican representing District 13 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, covering parts of Benton County including portions of Bentonville, Rogers, and Cave Springs. He is serving his second term in the 95th General Assembly , with a focus on committees such as House Judiciary, House City, County, and Local Affairs, and Joint Budget. A combat veteran of the First Gulf War and Baptist, he works as Director of Information Systems at CEI Engineering and Associates, Inc., resides in Bentonville with his family , and is active in community service including over 20 years with youth programs, coaching sports, American Legion, and First Baptist Church Bentonville. Notable legislative sponsorships include bills strengthening human trafficking laws , establishing regional behavioral health programs, criminalizing unlawful squatting, and prohibiting higher education ties to certain foreign parties.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Atkins High School; earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Arkansas Tech University.
• Political Experience: First elected to Arkansas House in 2023 ; re-elected for 2025 term ; member of Benton County Republican Party; seniority rank 82.