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
Category: Virginia
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
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
Last day to register and don’t forget the 17-year-olds
Today - Monday, Janaury 14 - is the last day to register to vote in the February 12 presidential primaries. 17-year-olds, who will be 18 by Election Day, November 4, are eligible to vote in these primaries and any other primaries or special elections held between now and then. If you haven't registered or know … Continue reading Last day to register and don’t forget the 17-year-olds
