Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. There are only a few bills dealing with the issue of verifiable voting. SB35 (Deeds) will require that hard copy op-scan ballots be rerun through the machines in the event of a recount. SB292 (Herring) will require random audits of op-scan tabulators within 24 hours after the initial … Continue reading Friday update (01/18): verifiable voting
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Bill highlight: O’Bannon’s HB602
I hope the assessors are paying attention to HB602, proposed by Del. John O'Bannon (R-73). Provides that when any assessment of real property is 20% greater than the previous assessment, in any appeal of the assessment to a board of equalization or circuit court, the burden of proof is on the commissioner of revenue or … Continue reading Bill highlight: O’Bannon’s HB602
3rd Thursday means Norfolk Drinking Liberally
Join the folks gathered upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. As always, drinking is optional. And bring a friend. I'm going to try to make it but this might be my last one for a while. Tax season, ya know 😦
Thursday update (01/17): Real estate tax relief
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
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
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