We’re still adding to this list, but here’s were we stand on some of the legislation that’s out there…
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; waiver of sovereign immunity. (HB1399)
Patron: Del. Bill Janis (R-56)
Status: passed subcommittee
Bearing Drift supports this bill.Elections; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 14 to 3 days before election. (HB1400)
Patron: Del. Rosalyn Dance (D-63)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift opposes this bill.Abssentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee for any reason, special provisions. (HB1401)
Patron: Del. Rosalyn Dance (D-63)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift opposes this bill.Elections; qualified voters may vote absentee in person without providing an excuse or reason. (HB1402)
Patron: Del. Rosalyn Dance (D-63)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift opposes this bill.Motor fuels tax rate; converts rate of taxation from cents per gallon to a percentage rate. (HB1413)
Patron: Del. Jim Scott (D-53)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift opposes this bill as it will only add a greater burden to the taxpayer as gas prices rise, effectively amounting to a tax increase with every upward change in gas price.License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: DON’T TREAD ON ME. (HB1418)
Patron: Del. John O’Bannon (R-73)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift opposes this bill until they correct “Don’t” to “Dont.” Until that point, we don’t really care, other than the fact that we find it ironic.Immigration laws; State Police to enter into agreement with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (HB1420)
Patron: Del. Dave Albo (R-42)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift supports this bill as a formal measure for state law enforcement to partner with the federal government in order to coordinate the use of resources to stem the tide of illegal immigration – particularly when they’re doing more illegal than just being here illegally!Immigration laws, federal; enforcement by State, political subdivisions, or localities. (HB1421)
Patron: Del. Dave Albo (R-42)
Status: in committeeAbortion clinics; licensure and regulation. (HB1428)
Patron: Del. Dickie Bell (R-20)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift supports this bill as the safety of individuals undergoing medical treatment should always be a priority.Unborn children; construing the word ‘person’ under Virginia law to include. (HB1440)
Patron: Del. Bob Marshall (R-13)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift supports the ‘personhood’ amendment. We believe that life begins at conception and that this life should be protected.Motor vehicle title loans, payday loans, and open-end credit plans; caps interest rate. (HB1441)
Patron: Del. Glenn Oder (R-94)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift supports this bill as predatory lending has negative consequences. Capping the interest rate is in the public interest.Business license incentive program; Cities of Va. Beach & Chesapeake may establish for businesses. (HB1587)
Patron: Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-84)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift supports this bill to encourage business growth and bring jobs to Virginia.Real property tax assessments; appeals. (HB1588)
Patron: Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-84)
Status: in committee
Bearing Drift supports this bill that places the burden of proof for contested real estate assessments with those increasing the assessment – the local government – as opposed to with the homeowner.Assault and battery; if person commits against emergency health care providers, penalty. (HB1690)
Patron: Del. Chris Stolle (R-83)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift supports this bill as commonsense legislation. Assault is an offense regardless, but when committed against care providers it’s unconscionable. The bill’s patron, Del. Chris Stolle of Virginia Beach said, “Health care workers are 400% more likely to be assaulted in the work place than is the average worker in the US. This bill protects those who are always ready to save lives and will serve to retain a skilled workforce of healthcare professionals.”
HB1690 would protect the safety of emergency health care providers in an emergency room of a hospital or clinic on the premises of a hospital emergency room or a clinic rendering emergency medical care a Class 1 misdemeanor, including a 15 day jail term.U. S. Constitution; application to U.S. Congress to call convention to propose an amendment. (HJ542)
Patron: Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67)
Status: in subcommittee
Bearing Drift supports efforts of the states have the opportunity to check federal overstretch through the “Repeal Amendment.” With some constitutional power being taken away from states through the years, this is a good way to give some of that authority back. The Constitution is a compact among the states to grant authority to the federal government, not the other way around.
Again, we’ll be adding more bills and increased justification on the Richmond Sunlight webpage. Check our portfolio on Richmond Sunlight frequently throughout the General Assembly to see how we’re doing.
