Legislative Watch -- Covering the Virginia General Assembly

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Delegates

Del. Mamye BaCote, D-95


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

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


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
Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Del. Tom Gear, R-91


PartyRepublican
Cash on hand$2,676
Represents House District 91 -- County of York (part); Cities of Hampton (part) and Poquoson (map)CommitteesEducation, Finance, General Laws, TransportationContact DelTGear@house.state.va.us

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


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

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
Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; refund of certain fees and taxes imposed thereby. Date: 3/11/2008 | Vote: X | Outcome: pass | Committee: Transportation

Del. Phil Hamilton, R-93


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

HJ771 Patient Advocate Day; designating as April 4, 2009, and each succeeding year thereafter.
HB2057 Health care providers; expands list of expressions of sympathy that are not admissible.
HB2058 Dentistry, Board of; recovering monitoring costs.
HB2059 Food and beverage taxes; provides numerous exemptions to meals imposed by cities & towns.
HB2060 Mental health law; amends statutes to address issues resulting from overhaul thereof.
HB2061 Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; mandatory outpatient treatment.
HB2062 Incapacitated person; admission to a mental health facility by an agent or guardian.
HB2063 Triennial census of school population; sales and use tax distribution.
HB2064 Interagency Civil Admissions Advisory Council; eliminates Council.
HB2065 Retirement System; provide benefits for regional jail's sworn officers and superintendent.
HB2066 Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; establishes provisions that apply.
HB2067 Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties.
HB2056 Advanced shipbuilding training facility grant program; established.
HJ699 Commending G. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh, Jr.
HB1598 Certificate of public need; criteria for determining need and method of filing.
HB1599 Grants; modifies eligibility for certain individuals at two-year educational institution.
HB1601 Administration of prescription drugs; expands authority of persons allowed to administer.
HB510 Medical assistance plan; DMAS to contract with DMHMRSAS for mental health services.

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
Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: N | Outcome: pass

Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices involving residential real property. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Loudoun County; rights and duties of county chairman. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Del. Chris Jones, R-76


PartyRepublican
Cash on hand$160,424
Represents House District 76 -- Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Suffolk (part) (map)CommitteesAppropriations, General Laws, Privileges and ElectionsContact DelCJones@house.state.va.us

HJ1038 Celebrating the life of Peggy Brown Byrd.
HJ1037 Celebrating the life of Ollie J. Amon, Jr.
HJ930 Celebrating the life of J. Irving Baines.
HJ711 Transportation Network of Hampton Roads, Joint Subcommittee studying; continued.
HJ712 Craney Island Eastward Expansion Project; U.S. Congress urged to appropriate its funds to construct.
HJ737 Commending Southside Baptist Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary
HB2639 Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain records of Department of Veterans Services, etc.
HB2640 Criminal Justice Services Board; increase of membership.
HB2647 Cemetery Board; exemptions from licensure.
HB2648 Absentee ballots; methods for counting.
HB2210 Enforcement of traffic light signals; allows law-enforcement officers to arrest or detain persons.
HB2211 Prescription Monitoring Program; disclosure of information.
HB2212 Automated drug dispensing systems; allows drugs in multi-dose packaging to be placed therein.
HB2213 Baylor Grounds; removes Marine Resources authority to grant easement for natural gas pipeline.
HB2214 Bulk donation programs; pharmacy may charge reasonable dispensing or administrative fee.
HB2215 Economic Development Authority; allows City of Suffolk to increase size of board of directors.
HB2216 Subdivision ordinance; delete City of Suffolk from locality that shall provide reasonable provision.
HB2217 Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, etc.; required insurance for certain licensees.
HB2218 Soil and water conservation district directors; notice of election.

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
Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Del. Glenn Oder, R-94


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

HJ976 Commending Nicole Guggenheim Yancey.
HJ940 Commending Canon Virginia, Inc.
HJ806 Commending the shipbuilders of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding.
HB2597 Alcoholic beverage control; ABC Board to adopt regulation that require off-premise retail licensees.
HJ780 Commending the American Cancer Society.
HB2076 Tolls; prohibits imposition & collection of tolls for use of portions of I-64 & I-664.
HB2077 Land use actions; extension of approvals to address housing crisis.
HB2078 Uniform Statewide Building Code; authority of local building officials to issue summons.
HB2079 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel; VDOT to accept unsolicited proposals to add capacity thereto.
HB2080 Landlord and tenant laws; landlord to give same notice to tenant for application of insecticides.
HB1706 T&M trailer & motorcycle dealers; provides for collection of purchaser's on-line filing fee thereby.
HB1707 Energy performance-based contracts; Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy to provide advice.
HB1708 Elevator mechanics; Board of Contractors to delegate certification in event of emergency.
HB1709 Payday lenders; prohibited from making an unsecured loan, etc., with interest rate in excess of 36%.
HB1710 Contracts; certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void.
HB1711 Civil immunity for charitable food donation & distribution; exemption from civil liability in cases.
HJ620 Constitutional amendment; Transportation Fund, Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund, etc.
HB1579 Transportation funding, etc; certain revenues attributable to economic growth in Hampton Roads, etc.
HB1580 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolished, disposition of revenues, etc.
HB405 Interstate Routes 64 & 664; prohibits imposition & collection of tolls for use of certain portions.
HB406 BPOL tax; proof of state licensure for contractors.

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
Loudoun County; rights and duties of county chairman. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; refund of certain fees and taxes imposed thereby. Date: 3/11/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass | Committee: Transportation

Del. Brenda Pogge, R-96


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

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


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

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
Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Tolls; State Corporation Commission authority to approve or revise rates charged. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Environmental impact reports; requires county, city, or town to submit report on highway projects. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Del. Harvey Morgan


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
Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices involving residential real property. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sexual offenses against children; person over 18 guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor with child under 13. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Loudoun County; rights and duties of county chairman. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Senators

Sen. Mamie Locke, D-2


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

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
Credit card theft; person who uses, possesses, etc. card of another without cardholder's consent. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Campaign finance disclosure; political campaign advertisement requirements. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Virginia-North Carolina Interstate Toll Road Compact; repealing Compact. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Budget Bill. Date: 3/13/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Sen. John Miller, D-1


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

SJ456 Celebrating the life of John Michael Finn.
SJ447 Commending Commander David W. Alldridge and the crew of the USS Newport News.
SJ373 American Cancer Society Day; designating as February 5, 2009, and each succeeding year.
SJ374 Commending the Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SB1457 Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization; increases size.
SB1092 Charitable food donations and distributions; civil immunity.
SB1091 Elections; removes curbside voting for persons age 65 and older, are entitled to vote absentee.
SB1088 Jail projects; requires Newport News to file its community-based corrections plan on Nov. 1, 2009.
SB1087 Marine Resources Commission; membership.
SB1086 Harvester's license, commercial; increases fee for nonresidents for those fishing in tidal waters.
SB1089 Investment Performance Grants; raises per project amount thereof.
SB1090 Annual and biennial reports; requires agencies, institutions, etc., to report to Governor, etc.
SB1010 Absentee voting; persons age 65 and older may vote absentee.
SB1011 Post-adoption contact and communication; authorizes & establishes procedures governing.
SB1018 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolished, disposition of revenues, etc.
SB992 Red or red/white warning lights; updates existing authorization for use thereof on security vehicle.
SB993 Federal write-in absentee ballots; witness requirement.
SB994 Campus police; allows any educational institution police officers not be governed by Personnel Act.
SB995 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolished, makes several technical changes.
SB996 Payday Loan Act; repealed limiting interest at maximum annual rate of 36 percent.
SB997 Trespassing vehicle; local regulation of removal and immobilization thereof.
SB998 Process and service fees; increases certain sheriffs' fees.
SJ312 Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference).
SJ313 Public schools; JLARC to study ways to promote and ensure early reading proficiency.
SJ59 Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference).
SJ60 Constitutional amendment; assessment of real property for tax purposes (first reference).
SB676 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation.

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


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


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)Contact 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
Campaign finance disclosure; political campaign advertisement requirements. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: X | Outcome: pass

Virginia-North Carolina Interstate Toll Road Compact; repealing Compact. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Budget Bill. Date: 3/13/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; refund of certain fees and taxes imposed thereby. Date: 3/13/2008 | Vote: X | Outcome: pass | Committee: Finance

Sen. Ralph Northam, D-6


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

SJ445 Commending Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy.
SJ407 Celebrating the life of John Julius Korte, Jr.
SJ408 Celebrating the life of Joan D. Gifford.
SJ397 Saltwater anglers; Marine Resources Commission to examine creation of comprehensive registry.
SJ389 Celebrating the life of William E. Fears.
SB1492 Wallops Research Park; aerospace-related economic development.
SB1320 Electronic reforms; makes various amendments to Title 24.2 that authorize Board of Elections.
SB1247 Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation to definition of unlawful discriminatory practice.
SB1248 Electrical generation; base rates of return for certain types thereof.
SB1249 Eastern Virginia Medical School; alters manner in which Board of Visitors is appointed.
SB1250 Civil immunity; officers and directors of certain local civic league and community organizations.
SB1104 Income tax, state; temporary protective enclosures for oysters tax credit.
SB1105 Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in certain public buildings, restaurants, etc., exceptions.
SB1106 Smoking in cars; unlawful for a person thereto when minor is present, civil penalty.
SB1107 Exposure to communicable diseases; first responders.
SB1108 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing logotype Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS).
SB1109 Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission; extends sunset until July 1, 2014, etc.
SB1110 Town of Nassawadox; charter.
SB1111 Crab season; Marine Resources Commission to establish periods of time when crabs caught for resale.
SB1112 Tobacco Settlement Foundation; changes name to Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

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
Juvenile records; intake officer to report to Bureau of Immigration & Customs if in U.S. illegally. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

No Child Left Behind Act; Board of Education to make recommendation in regard to participation. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Forest firefighting by localities or volunteer fire or rescue; recovery of costs. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Dam break inundation zones; localities with authority to address development. Date: 3/8/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass

Budget Bill. Date: 3/13/2008 | Vote: Y | Outcome: pass