Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. If there is a topic that has generated more bills than real estate taxes, I haven't seen it. (OK, maybe immigration 😉 ) In any event, I have limited my list of bills to those that provide real estate tax relief. There are others not on my list. … Continue reading Thursday update (01/17): Real estate tax relief
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Black Caucus releases its legislative agenda
According to the Virginian Pilot, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference this morning in which they announced their 2007 legislative agenda. The No. 1 budget priority for the group this year, she said, is continuing to fund a proton beam cancer center at Hampton University. The $200 million project, which focuses on … Continue reading Black Caucus releases its legislative agenda
Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328
Del. Chris Saxman (R-20) has proposed that all local elections - mayors, councils, school boards - be held in November. The law currently allows these elections to be held in May, although a change a couple of years ago allowed localities to move the elections to November if they desired. Locally, Virginia Beach elected to … Continue reading Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328
Norfolk budget shortfall minimum $18.6 million
The Virginian Pilot reported today that the budget deficit for Norfolk for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 is expected to be a minimum of $18.6 million. Based on economic forecasts, if the city does not give employees raises, start new programs or fund new projects, it will need to find another $18.6 million … Continue reading Norfolk budget shortfall minimum $18.6 million
Wednesday update (01/16): restoration of voting rights
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. I was planning to do these updates in the same order that I released the list; however, the Senate Privileges and Elections committee's actions on Tuesday forced me to move it up. There are only two bills on this issue (so far) this session: Senator Yvonne Miller's SJ7 … Continue reading Wednesday update (01/16): restoration of voting rights
Think Shannon may be running for AG?
Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) has been rumored to be planning a run for attorney general in 2009. Taking a look at the bills he has introduced, I'd say he's laying the groundwork 😉 Notice his tag cloud? The largest item is crime. Among the bills he has introduced: HB964: Increases penalties for a convicted sexual … Continue reading Think Shannon may be running for AG?
Tuesday update (01/15): Payday lending
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Once again, not much to report except committee assignments. Nearly all of the bills are in the HC&L (House Commerce & Labor) committee or the SC&L (Senate Commerce & Labor) committee. The HC&L committee meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/2 hour after adjournment, while the SC&L committee meets Mondays, … Continue reading Tuesday update (01/15): Payday lending
Senate P&E Agenda Tuesday: redistricing & voting rights
The Senate P&E committee meets Tuesday afternoon at 4pm On the docket are the following bills (ones included in my legislative agenda are in bold): SB7 - absentee voting for persons with disability or illness (Deeds) SB53 - paper and electronic pollbooks (Whipple) SB62 - voter registration, procedures for applications and receipts (Howell) SB70 - … Continue reading Senate P&E Agenda Tuesday: redistricing & voting rights
What she said
from Assembly Access: Now, Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House, we have a real opportunity and a real privilege. Because during the next 55 days, we can take action on all those problems. Or not. You go, girl 🙂
Bill highlight: Colgan’s SB582 – income tax conformity
Sen. Chuck Colgan (D-29) has proposed SB582, which will roll Virginia's income tax conformity date forward from 12/31/06 to 12/31/07. As I mentioned earlier, I would like to see this bill taken up as soon as possible. (Of course, what I'd really like to see is a bill that simply makes Virginia tax law conform … Continue reading Bill highlight: Colgan’s SB582 – income tax conformity
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