Each year, many of the bills passed by Virginia’s General Assembly and signed into law by the governor are set to take effect on July 1. Under a bill the House passed, the Virginia Department of Education would need to implement the health and safety guidelines by the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Please be aware that new legislation is introduced every day, especially during the pre-Session and early Session periods. – Reported (15-Y 0-N) Assigned to Counties, Cities and Towns The most appropriate way to express your opinion about these bills, or any other legislation, is through your local delegate and/or senator. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Good Friday that he signed into law a bill his new Democrat majority rushed to approve, one that repeals most restrictions on abortion in the state. With weekly downloadable snapshots of session data. Early Psychosis Intervention and Coordinated Specialty Care Program Advisory Board; established. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (11-Y 9-N) Pass House . It should at a minimum address: 1. 2020 Bills -- Passed in Regular and Special Session HB 35 Juvenile offenders; eligibility for parole- Regular session 2020. On Friday, Gov. The full list of legislation signed by the Governor can be found here. Northam passed a bill that repealed numerous abortion restrictions in Virginia. Hormonal contraceptives; payment of medical assistance for 12-month supply. Environmental justice; interagency working group. My marijuana legalization bill, HB2312, just passed through the full House. And please consider supporting our work by becoming a monthly backer @govtrack on Patreon or leaving a tip. Virginia Public Procurement Act; local arbitration agreements. – Reported from ACNR (21-Y 0-N) – Reported (9-Y 0-N) Personal property tax; exemption for motor vehicle of a 100 percent disabled veteran. Pet shops, dealers, and dog breeders; employees convicted of animal abuse, penalty. Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation to create a new energy assistance program to provide relief to low-income residents. Follow @govtrack.us on Instagram for new 60-second summary videos of legislation in Congress. Now, the General Assembly is considering several bills that if passed, could help local breweries in the years to come. – On House floor John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, was the lone Republican to vote in support. Chambers' Status. Until the session’s final week, the Constitution of Virginia requires the Governor to act on legislation within seven days. Jan 06 2021. On Senate Floor, Senate Ag, Conservation, and Natural Resources HB2230, puts a limit on electric bills for Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power customers. Approved by Governor-Chapter 2 (effective 7/1/20) Click on the bill number to go directly to the state’s Legislative Information System (LIS) to view the full text of the legislation. Assigned to Senate Ag, Conservation, and Natural Resources ; visits by clergy. Isle of Wight County; authorized to impose an additional local sales and use tax to support schools. Failed to report (16-N 6-Y), House Ag, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Bills & Resolutions session legislation; Bill Summaries session summaries; Reports to the General Assembly House and Senate documents; Legislative Liaisons State agency contacts; ACROSS SESSIONS. – Passed Senate (29-Y 10-N) RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Several gun control and reform bills have moved forward in the Virginia legislature. – Passed House (82-Y 16-N) Law enforcement officers may soon be making fewer traffic stops in Virginia. – On Senate floor Assigned to House Ag, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Virginia Gov. Bill Sponsors (0) Votes. September 3, 2020. Hospitals, nursing homes, etc. For more information about your legislators and how to contact them, please visit the Virginia General Assembly website. This bill isa recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission. Lawmakers in Richmond passed a bill this weekend to hold the Virginia Parole Board more accountable, but some lawmakers say the new law doesn't go far enough to protect you and your family. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed the bill in a Saturday legislative session in a party line vote of 48 to 43 in the House and 20 to 19 in the Senate. Passed House (99-Y 0-N), Senate Ag, Conservation, and Natural Resources Introduced by Delegate Joseph Lindsey.. 02/24/2020 PASSED. – Reported (22-Y 0-N) This legislation also allows a group to study and report the impact of legalizing marijuana in Virginia. 2021 SPECIAL SESSION I. This legislation will provide long overdue justice for so many marginalized communities in Virginia. – Reported (11-Y 4-N) Sep 02, 2020. 2020 Legislative Update Special Session for Law ... 2019 Legislative Update-Supplement-Omnibus Fingerprinting Bill (PDF) 2018 New Laws Update. Parole; notice and certification, monthly reports. – Chesapeake subcommittee The Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, a Dominion Energy coal-burning plant near Lebanon, opened in 2012 but would be phased out under legislation that has passed … Left In Communications, Technology And Innovation. My marijuana legalization bill, HB2312, just passed through the full House. – On House Floor Health Standards of Learning; advanced directive education for high school students. Ralph Northam signed bills on Friday rolling back multiple abortion restrictions in the state, including some that had been in place for decades. – Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N) ... A roundup of new Virginia laws taking effect in … Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation to create a new energy assistance program to provide relief to low-income residents. – HACNR Reported (15-Y 7-N) The radical Left that has taken control of the Democrat party has worked tirelessly to make slavery reparations a top priority.