Greetings from the General Assembly where we have just passed the halfway point for the legislative session! There were some long days on Monday and Tuesday, when we voted on the House versions of over 250 bills. Monday was particularly grueling as we voted and debated on the House Floor until 10:15 pm. Of the […]
Month: February 2022
This week has been busy as we gear up for crossover next Tuesday, February 15th. Crossover is the halfway point of the legislative session when House bills “cross over” to the Senate for their consideration. This will be a real test of our ability to get along between parties because it is very possible to […]
Despite the cold temperatures and snow falling on capitol square, the show goes on in the Virginia General Assembly. The first time I ever came to the Virginia Capitol was as a citizen advocate for environmental issues over 20 years ago and fighting for conservation and the Chesapeake Bay are still priorities of mine. The […]
Dear friends, This week our work in the General Assembly is in full swing. I have submitted all my legislation for consideration and am now presenting bills before committees in the House. Today, one of my bills, HB216, passed unanimously out of the General Laws committee and will now be heard on the House floor […]