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Del. Mamye BaCote, D-95 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$13,822 Represents House District 95 -- Cities of Hampton (part) and Newport News (part) (map)CommitteesAppropriations, Health, Welfare and Institutions, TransportationContact DelMBaCote@house.state.va.us HJ457 Celebrating the life of Eunique Whitaker. HJ322 Celebrating the life of George C. Austin. HB825 Foster & adoption workers; Department of Social Services to establish minimum training requirments. HB700 Child support; responsibility of incarcerated obligor. HB701 Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Act; registration procedures. HB702 Tax information; local commissioners of revenue to provide access to their local police & fire dept. HB703 Comprehensive Parole Reduction Act; Parole Board to adopt an analytical scale to assess risk. HB704 Residential community programs; Department of Corrections give nonviolent prisoners opportunity. HB705 Children; person convicted of sexual offenses prohibited near recreation centers, etc. HB697 Libraries; localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms, etc. on premises. HB698 Real estate tax; exemption for elderly and handicapped persons in certain counties and cities. HB699 Real estate tax; classification of residential property from commercial property. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Pendente lite spousal support; guidelines. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Budget Bill. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Criminal history & central registry check; est. mandatory background check for foster, etc. parents. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass CRESPA; prohibits felons from acting as settlement agent thereunder. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass	Del. William Barlow, D-64 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$25,560 Represents House District 64 -- Counties of Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), and Surry; Cities of Franklin (part) and Williamsburg (map)CommitteesCourts of Justice, General Laws, Militia, Police and Public SafetyContact DelWBarlow@house.state.va.us HR36 Commending Brown's African Methodist Episcopal Church HR31 Celebrating the life of Nicole Regina White. HJ440 Commending W. Samuel Sadler. HJ416 Commending the Honorable Robert Brooks Edwards. HJ417 Commending William E. Laine, Jr. HJ302 Commending Virginia Lodge No. 177 AF&AM on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. HB1534 Plastic carryout bags; retail merchant not to provide unless durable. HB1535 Safety belts; makes non-use thereof primary offense. HB1429 Golf carts; operation on public highways within boundaries of Town of Claremont. HB1430 Single-family dwellings; extends effective date requiring Surry County to provide for clustering. HB1348 Consumer utility tax; tax rate for residential customers. HB1349 Unemployment compensation; leaving employment to follow spouse of clergy. HB1350 Charter; City of Williamsburg.  HB1340 Fire Programs Fund; increases rate of assessment. HB1341 Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants. HB1342 Water and sewer charge; adds Isle of Wight County to localities that may attach lien on real estate. HB1343 Zoning ordinance; rezoning property to previous designation. HB1344 License plates, special; issuance to United States Navy chief petty officers. HB1345 Parking violations; grants James City County ability to impose civil penalties. HB1346 Parking ordinances; those adopted by James City County . HB1347 Cigarette tax; authorizes any county to impose. HB1336 Criminal case; deferred disposition. HB1337 Children; unlawful for any person to leave in motor vehicle unattended child under age six. HB1338 Firearm, etc.; increases from misdemeanor to felony for brandishing. HB1339 Credit reports; authorizes consumer to freeze access thereto. HJ169 Plastic bags; Department of Environmental Quality to study policies to mitigate negative effects. HJ180 Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office (first reference). HJ181 Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference). Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Land use proceedings; disclosures therein. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Scrap metal processors; establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal thereby. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Aerospace Advisory Council; created. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass
Del. Tom Gear, R-91 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$2,676 Represents House District 91 -- County of York (part); Cities of Hampton (part) and Poquoson (map)CommitteesFinance, General Laws, TransportationContact DelTGear@house.state.va.us HB1537 Simulcast horse racing; redefines to include live or pre-recorded races. HB1525 Infectious animal diseases; scrapie regulations for goats and sheep. HB1401 Child support; administrative fees. HB1402 Driver's license; provision of foreign language interpreter for applicant. HB1353 Fire Prevention Code; prohibits locality from restricting manufacture, etc. of permissible firework. HB1356 Lottery Department; lottery sales agents. HB908 Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores on Sunday. HB829 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation. HB828 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; removes York County & Cities of Hampton & Poquoson. HB827 State Lottery Department; powers of Director and Board. HB826 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; expanding Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel first tier project. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Assessment rates; notification for increase. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Sewage sludge; locality may adopt an ordinance that requires special use permit for routine storage. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program; created. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Subaqueous land; Marine Resources Commission to convey certain S&S Marine Supply in Hampton. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Income tax, state; increases deduction for prepaid tuition contract, etc. with College Savings Plan. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail	Del. Jeion Ward, D-92 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$25,153 Represents House District 92 -- City of Hampton (part) (map)CommitteesCommerce and Labor, General Laws, TransportationContact DelJWard@house.state.va.us HJ518 Commending the City of Hampton for its successful collaboration to help youth succeed. HB809 Teachers; provisional and local eligibility licenses if military personnel. HB810 Machine gun registration; Superintendent of State Police to be notified of change of address. HB811 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); waiver of ineligibility period. HB812 Foster Care Scholarship Program and Fund; created. HB813 Independent living services; person shall not become ineligible for services upon refusing. HB814 Protective orders; to include information on whether or not respondent possesses firearm. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Sexually violent predators; Attorney General, et al to study feasibility of treatment options, etc. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: fail Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; certain judges, etc. authorized to perform hearings. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Charter; City of Winchester.  Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Tolls; VDOT to impose and collect for use of Route 17 in City of Chesapeake. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: X | Outcome: fail Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA); replaces current provisions in the code with this act. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass
Del. Phil Hamilton, R-93 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$119,094 Represents House District 93 -- County of James City (part); City of Newport News (part) (map)CommitteesAppropriations, Education, Health, Welfare and Institutions, RulesContact DelPHamilton@house.state.va.us HJ498 Celebrating the life of Laura Anne Yacobi Bateman. HJ373 Celebrating the life of Sergeant Derek Ramond Banks. HJ279 Commending the valuable work of Virginia’s health safety net and its many private sector supporters. HB31 Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2008; created. HB596 Retirement System; benefits for superintendents and sworn officers of regional jails. HB593 VirginiaShare Health Insurance Program; established, report. HB594 Educational Facilities Bond Act of 2008; created. HJ91 Higher educational institutions; joint subcommittee to study ways State may work closer therewith. HB503 Comprehensive Services Act; Executive Council oversee development of services for at-risk children. HB504 Health insurance; insurers to offer individual or group exclusive policies or contracts. HB505 Interagency Civil Admissions Advisory Council; removes sunset provision. HB506 Teaching Scholarship Loan Program; program to award scholarships to certain students. HB507 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; revises number of members needed for quorum at meetings. HB508 Annexation; approval by referendum. HB509 Annexation, granting of city charters, etc.; repealing temporary restrictions. HB510 Medical assistance plan; DMAS to contract with DMHMRSAS for mental health services. HB499 Involuntary commitment; establishes new standard for outpatient commitment. HB500 Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places. HB501 Medical malpractice; definition of professional services. HB502 Certificate of public need; introduce institutional competition into a health planning region. HB479 Stroke Triage Plan; Board of Health to develop and maintain as component of EMS Plan. HJ79 Physicians, etc.; barring from prescribing an alternative brand of medicine for financial incentive. HB399 Dialysis patient care technician; adds administration of erythropoeitic agents to list. HB400 Inpatient treatment; parental admission of minors incapable of giving consent. HB401 Emergency custody; who may accept custody. HB402 Involuntary commitment petition; dismissal or withdrawal. HB403 Health care providers; those responding to disaster immune from liability. HB396 Medical Facilities Plan; Board of Health to appoint and convene task force. HB397 Health maintenance organizations; removes certain limitations on deductibles. HB398 Certificate of public need; relocation of nursing home beds. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Water Quality Improvement Fund; Combined Sewer Overflow funding for Cities of Lynchburg & Richmond. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Fire Prevention Code; no fee for permits for inspection of religious schools. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Zoning violations; overcrowding of residential dwellings. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Religious freedom; reiterates an individual's freedom of religion. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Indians, Council on; changes membership thereof, report. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass	Del. Chris Jones, R-76 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$160,424 Represents House District 76 -- Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Suffolk (part) (map)CommitteesAppropriations, General Laws, Privileges and Elections, RulesContact DelCJones@house.state.va.us HJ359 Commending Nick Manning. HJ194 Hampton Roads; joint subcommittee to study transportation network. HB1367 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local government investment pool. HB1368 Judges, substitute or retired; increases per diem compensation. HB1127 Campaign finance disclosure; required special reports for certain large contributions. HB1128 Pharmacists; continuing education requirements. HB1129 Pharmacy, Board of; expiration of licenses. HB1130 VDOT logo signs; businesses that cater to recreational vehicle users. HB1123 Real estate and personal property taxes; applied to property of public service corporations, etc. HB1124 Virginia Commonwealth University; management agreement with State. HB1125 Port Authority; Marine Resources Commission to grant easements and rights-of-way. HB1126 Abortion or miscarriage; intent to destroy unborn child, penalty. HJ187 Celebrating the life of Howard Nathaniel Williams. HJ188 Celebrating the life of Obadiah Colander. HJ189 Celebrating the life of Herman T. Benn. HJ190 Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Thelma Norfleet. HJ191 Commending Chums Club of Suffolk on the occasion of its 70th anniversary. HJ159 U.S. Route 460 Communications Committee; extends mandate, report. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Health care practitioner; authority to send laboratory test results directly to patients. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Budget Bill. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Health insurance credits; increased for retired teachers. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act; civil immunity for space flight entities. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Diploma, advanced technical; Board of Education to establish requirements therefor. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass
Del. Glenn Oder, R-94 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$68,455 Represents House District 94 -- City of Newport News (part) (map)CommitteesCounties, Cities and Towns, General Laws, TransportationContact DelGOder@house.state.va.us HJ454 Celebrating the life of Sergeant Bruce E. Horner. HJ455 Celebrating the life of Roy F. Pritchard, Jr. HJ325 Commending Margaret Lucille Waggoner Young. HB1444 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation. HB1398 Tire recycling fee; extended until July 1, 2011. HB1303 Residential Property Disclosure Act; property located within historic district. HB1304 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; procedures to be followed. HB720 Landlord and tenant; definition of application fee, etc. and manner of serving notice to tenants. HB721 Plats; approval process by local planning commission. HB404 Wells, private; prohibition on construction of certain. HB405 Interstate Routes 64 & 664; prohibits imposition & collection of tolls for use of certain portions. HB406 BPOL tax; proof of state licensure for contractors. HB407 Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for certain records of public institutions of higher ed. HB408 Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices involving residential real property. HB300 Higher educational institutions; sexual violence prevention. HB35 Credit reports; authorizes consumer to freeze access thereto. HB23 License plates, special; eliminates fee to family of persons who have died in military service. HB12 Payday Loan Act; requires SCC to contract with one or more parties to develop, etc. database. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Bottomlands; conveyance of state-owned. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Coal mine certification; requires pre-employment substance abuse testing and suspension for certain. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Budget Bill. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Treasurers; make list of uncollected balances on personal property taxes on certain vehicles. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass	Del. Brenda Pogge, R-96 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Represents House District 96 -- Counties of James City (part) and York (part); City of Newport News (part) (map)CommitteesAgriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Education, Health, Welfare and InstitutionsContacthttp://www.brendapogge.com/contact.htm HJ566 Commending Deloris Lee Borum. HJ567 Commending Paige Reid Archer. HJ569 Commending Libby Garrett. HJ568 Commending Nancy B. Kane. HJ524 Commending the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department. HJ523 Commending Norge Community Hall on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. HJ509 Commending Steven R. Staples. HJ483 Celebrating the life of Chief Warrant Officer Dwayne L. Moore. HJ286 Celebrating the life of Jo Ann Davis. HB1538 Public schools; abortion services prohibited. HB1494 Congressional, Senate, & House of Delegates districts; makes technical adjustment between districts. HB1400 Minor's drug test; disclosure of results. HB555 Wetlands; localities to establish and operate mitigation banks. HB526 Peninsula Ports Authority; creates procedure for dissolution thereof. HB527 Juveniles; retention of fingerprints for those given deferred disposition in criminal case. HB528 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; ordinance appeals. HB529 Concealed handgun permits; renewal and replacement thereof. HB530 Freestanding birth centers; licensing. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com
Del. Lionell Spruill, D-77 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$34,200 Represents House District 77 -- Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Suffolk (part) (map)CommitteesCounties, Cities and Towns, Health, Welfare and Institutions, RulesContact DelLSpruill@house.state.va.us HR9 House of Delegates; amends and readopts Rule 84, and adds Rule 85. HB1461 Assisted living facilities; exempting certain from requirement to have license. HB1452 Display of offensive objects or devices; prohibited on any vehicle. HB1272 School boards; financial literacy education. HB1273 Prisoners; health care costs. HB1274 Real estate tax; exemptions for elderly and handicapped persons in certain cities and counties. HB1275 Real estate tax; localities to grant higher percentages of tax relief to elderly. HJ175 School boards; JLARC to study implications of granting fiscal autonomy to those elected. HB1276 Absentee voting; adds persons age 65 and older to list of persons eligible. HB1277 Firearms; possession prohibited on Capitol Square. HB1278 Voters; those registered may vote prior to election day. HB1279 Transportation district commissioners; raises per diem. HB1280 Charitable gaming; regulation under Board and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. HB1281 License plates, special; persons convicted of DUI third or subsequent time to use. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Subaqueous lands; Marine Resources Commission to convey adjoining parcels thereof. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program; created. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Onsite sewage disposal system; certification of certain workers. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: X | Outcome: pass Budget Bill. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Garnishment; exemption of child support payments therefrom. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass	Del. Harvey Morgan Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$62,390 Represents House District 98 -- Counties of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, and Middlesex (map)Contact DelHMorgan@house.state.va.us HJ461 Commending Virginia's Rx Partnership and its partners for service to the Commonwealth. HJ407 Celebrating the life of D. Henry Almond. HB1576 Pruitt, William A.; awarded handgun for noteworthy service to Marine Resources Commission. HJ305 Commending the 10 River Basin Grand Winners of the Clean Water Farm and the Bay Friendly Farms. HJ275 Commending Theodore V. Morrison, Jr. HB1548 Landfills; prohibits those publicly owned from accepting construction and demolition debris. HB1305 Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; increases annual assessment for physicians. HB1306 Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; increases annual assessment for physicians. HB1307 Credit reports; fee exemption for security freezes for military personnel HB1308 Coastal primary sand dunes; authorizes additional localities to adopt ordinance. HB1309 Income tax, state; riparian waterway tax credit. HB1310 State Corporation Commission; grants provisional certification of gas distributors. HJ136 Celebrating the life of Sergeant Mason Lee Lewis. HJ112 Beverage containers; JLARC to include in two-year study analysis of effectiveness of recovery, etc. HB821 Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places. HB822 Dishwashing detergents; bans use of phosphorus therein for household dishwashing machines. HB823 Oripavine and lisdexamfetamine; adds to list of Schedule II drugs. HB824 Water quality information; Secretary of Natural Resources to be lead Secretary to coordinate. HB315 Marijuana; expungement of charges. HB316 Neighborhood Assistance Act; organization to make available to donors balance of tax credit. HB317 State employees; increases health insurance credits for those retired. HB314 Assessors and appraisers; Department of Taxation to establish certification program. HJ51 Unemployment compensation benefits; Commission on Unemployment Compensation to study. HB207 Animal pounds, local; clarifies definition. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Assessment rates; notification for increase. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program; created. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Subaqueous land; Marine Resources Commission to convey certain S&S Marine Supply in Hampton. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Income tax, state; increases deduction for prepaid tuition contract, etc. with College Savings Plan. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail Sewage sludge; locality may adopt an ordinance that requires special use permit for routine storage. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Senators

Sen. Mamie Locke, D-2 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$47,140 Represents Senate District 2 -- Hampton City (Part), Newport News City (Part), Portsmouth City (Part), Suffolk City (Part) (map)CommitteesAgriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education and Health, General Laws and Technology, Local Government, RulesContact district02@sov.state.va.us SJ267 Commending Petty Officer Second Class Arthur Stoddard and Chief Petty Officer Tarry Jones. SJ113 Commending the Hampton High School girls' basketball team SJ52 Celebrating the life of George Christopher Cypress, Jr. SJ53 Celebrating the life of Gregory Cherry. SJ54 Celebrating the life of SJ55 Teachers; joint subcommittee to study shortage in State. SJ56 Vacant residential units; Housing Commission to study problem in densely populated urban areas. SJ45 Juveniles; Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice to study process of whether to try as adult. SB521 Veterans services; changes references under powers & duties of Commissioner of Veterans Services. SB522 Law-enforcement officer; assault and battery against, penalty. SB526 Vehicle safety inspections; required every 24 months instead of every 12 months. SB239 Taxpayer information; local officials to provide direct access for use by fire, rescue, etc. SB240 Martin Luther King, Jr. Living History & Public Policy Center;tax refunds paid to Board of Trustees. SB242 Resources Authority; financing energy conservation and energy efficiency projects. SB238 Payday lending charges; establishes maximum annual interest rate. SB501 Smoking; prohibited in restaurants. SB278 Payday Loan Act; repealing Act referring thereto. SB32 Libraries; localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms, etc. on premises. SB33 Outdoor theaters, cabarets, etc.; localities may adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms on premise. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Pendente lite spousal support; guidelines. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Eminent domain; definition of public uses and limitations thereon. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Speedy trial; adds an adult under protections afforded thereby. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Electric utility service; advances scheduled expiration of capped rate period. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail	Sen. John Miller, D-1 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Cash on hand$300,631 Represents Senate District 1 -- Hampton City (Part), Newport News City (Part), Poquoson City (All), York County (Part) (map)CommitteesEducation and Health, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services, TransportationContact info@johnmillerforsenate.com SJ260 Celebrating the life of Hughes Westcott Cunningham. SJ261 Commending the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and its alumni. SJ210 Commending the Menchville High School marching band. SJ152 Commending Steven R. Staples. SB700 Neighborhood Assistance Act; changes tax credit program. SJ112 Commending NASA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. SB676 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation. SJ61 Public schools; joint subcommittee to study ways to promote reading proficiency & comprehension. SJ81 Homeowners; Dept of Tax. to study implications of income tax credit based upon property taxes. SJ59 Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference). SJ60 Constitutional amendment; assessment of real property for tax purposes (first reference). SB514 Health, Department of; established as radiation control agency. SB283 Real estate tax; authorizes certain counties & cities to adopt income limit for elderly & disabled. SB277 Electoral College; votes therein shall be allocated by popular vote for President & Vice President. SB279 Payday lending charges; establishes maximum annual interest rate. SB280 Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include EnergyStar-rated fluorescent light bulbs. SB281 Offender registration; local law-enforcement agencies may charge fee. SB282 Newport News Economic Development Authority; powers. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com
Sen. Tommy Norment, R-3 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$218,822 Represents Senate District 3 -- Gloucester County (All), James City County (All), New Kent County (All), Newport News City (Part), Williamsburg City (All), York County (Part) (map)CommitteesCommerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, Finance, RulesContact district03@sov.state.va.us SJ271 Commending and expressing appreciation to the hosts, planners, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors SJ244 Celebrating the life of Laura Anne Yacobi Bateman. SJ239 Commending the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. SJ238 Commending Nolan T. Yelich. SJ237 Celebrating the life of Carl A. Barrs. SJ234 Celebrating the life of Richard A. Williamson. SJ235 Celebrating the life of James S. Burgett. SJ236 Celebrating the life of Walter B. Dutton. SB770 Transient occupancy tax; used for advertising Historic Triangle area. SB706 Hampton Roads Sanitation District; redefines term sewage disposal system. SB707 Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; powers, duties, and regulations. SB705 William and Mary, College of; management agreement with State. SB683 Higher Education Board Appointments, Commission on; removes sunset provision. SJ90 Restorative justice; Crime Commission to study. SJ91 Constitutional amendment; Transportation Funds (first reference). SB595 Regional jails; extends deadline for consideration of construction, enlargement, etc. thereof. SB596 Electric Utility Restructuring, Commission on; continue as Commission on Electric Utility Regulation SB599 Retirement System; additional creditable service for special forest wardens. SB600 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. SB601 Alcoholic beverages; changes penalty for underage possession. SB602 Medical malpractice; definition of professional services. SB603 Charter; City of Williamsburg.   SB591 Tourism zones, local; increases number of years which tax incentives may be provided therein. SB592 Animal protection and fighting; broadens penalty. SB593 Freedom of Information Act; confidential records discussion to be conducted in non-public meeting. SB594 Dams; exempts owners of those not dangerous & historically significant from correcting deficiencies. SB597 Simulcast horse racing; Racing Commission authorizes wagering thereon & allocates proceeds. SB598 ABC agent; assault and battery against, penalty. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Road to Revolution Heritage Trail; establishment thereof. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Joint Assembly, Commemorative; contingent upon visitation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Electronic voting equipment; requirements and recount procedures. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: pass Family subdivision; amends statute for conveyance of a lot. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Speedy trial; adds an adult under protections afforded thereby. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: N | Outcome: fail	Sen. Fred Quayle, R-13 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyRepublican Cash on hand$57,548 Represents Senate District 13 -- Chesapeake City (Part), Franklin City (Part), Hopewell City (Part), Isle of Wight County (Part), Portsmouth City (Part), Prince George County (Part), Southampton County (Part), Suffolk City (Part) (map)CommitteesCourts of Justice, Education and Health, Finance, Local Government, RulesContact district13@sov.state.va.us SJ246 Celebrating the life of George Robert Waymack, Jr. SJ227 Celebrating the life of Travis A. Tennessee. SJ189 Celebrating the life of James C. Strickler. SJ190 Celebrating the life of Daniel Ray Worsley. SJ170 Celebrating the life of Peter Eustis. SJ171 Battle of Craney Island Day.   SJ169 Celebrating the life of G. Bill Backus. SJ149 Celebrating the life of Julia Campbell. SJ141 Commending Marcus Williams. SB788 Social Services, Department of; nonattorney employees to complete, sign, file petitions & motions. SB789 Real estate assessments; burden of proof on appeal. SJ130 International education; recognizing importance in higher educational institutions. SB755 Water and Waste Authorities Act; powers of political subdivision. SB711 Plastic carryout bags; retail merchant shall provide durable plastic bag, with handles, etc. SB671 Single-family dwellings; extends effective date requiring Surry County to provide for clustering. SJ82 Plastic bags; Department of Environmental Quality to study policies to mitigate negative effects. SJ65 Southeastern Public Service Authority; Auditor of Public Accounts to collect, receive data, etc. SB651 Aerospace Engine Manufacturing Performance Grant Program; created. SB518 Custody and visitation; ex parte orders. SB330 Custody and visitation cases; admissibility of mental health care records. SB327 Notarial certificates; removes requirement that wording appear on same page as signature. SB328 Divorce; order shall be mailed and posted on courthouse door of nonresident defendant. SB329 Line of Duty Act; definition, and funding for Line of Duty Death and Health Benefits Trust Fund. SB201 Midwifery, Advisory Board on; removes sunset provision. SB202 Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in restaurants. SB203 Real estate tax; exemptions for elderly and handicapped persons in certain cities and counties. SB204 Freestanding birth centers; licensing. SB205 Prisoners; mandatory release on parole. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Transportation funding; authority to certain localities to impose additional fees therefor, report. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Water Quality Improvement Fund; Combined Sewer Overflow funding for Cities of Lynchburg & Richmond. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of witness in criminal case. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass Single-family dwellings; localities to designate portion of undeveloped land for clustering. Date: 4/4/2007 | Vote: Y | Outcome: fail
Sen. Ralph Northam, D-6 Details Recent bills introduced Recent votes PartyDemocratic Represents Senate District 6 -- Accomack County (All), Mathews County (All), Norfolk City (Part), Northampton County (All), Virginia Beach City (Part) (map)CommitteesAgriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education and Health, Privileges and Elections, Rehabilitation and Social ServicesContact ralph@northam2007.com SJ262 Commending Otis Taylor. SJ79 Teacher salaries; joint subcommittee to study feasibility of creating dedicated revenue stream. SJ80 Affordable housing; Housing Commission to study incentives for targeted development, etc. SB508 Absentee ballot applications; may receive by electronic transmission. SB509 Voting equipment; locking and securing after an election. SB495 Medicine, Board of; certain information to be made available thereto. SB496 Real property tax; exemptions and deferrals for certain residential or farm property. SB497 Abraham's law; definition of abused or neglected child. SB498 Gas chambers; prohibits use thereof for euthanizing companion animals. SB499 Inmates; permitting work on public or private property. SB500 Infectious disease presumption; emergency declaration by Governor. SB502 Income tax, state; subtraction for National Guard or Reserve personnel pay. SB503 Emergency Medical Services, Department of; established. SB10 Real estate tax; exemptions and deferrals for certain residential or farm property. Note: Votes are not necessarily for or against a bill; many are procedural. Click the bill links to verify the context of the vote at richmondsunlight.com

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