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Kaye’s Education Interview with Gwen Parke
Posted on April 27th, 2010Kaye’ s Q&A with Gwen Parke gives a local perspective of the national teacher layoffs:
http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/04/26/teacher-layoffs-a-local-perspective/
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Legislature Votes on McDonnell’s Amendments
Posted on April 20th, 20102010 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION ADJOURNS
Kaye’s Votes on McDonnell’s Amendments
KAYE VOTED FOR: economic development, ethics reform, clean air and water, voting rights, workplace equality, and to protect the most vulnerable Virginians.
KAYE VOTED AGAINST: cuts in education, diversion of Medicaid funding, increased restrictions on abortion funding, guns in bars, higher court fees and traffic fines and to keep the NRA out of our schools.Click here for a list of all the legislation that was voted upon: Votes 2010
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Sensible governance from Richmond?
Posted on April 10th, 2010Since Attorney General Ken Cuccinnelli launched his nullification efforts the day after President Obama signed the Health Care legislation, I have been receiving a steady flow of constituent mail mostly critical (90+%) expressing feelings ranging from ridicule to outrage. Governor McDonnell’s ill-considered “Confederate History Month” proclamation has added volume to my mailbox—both in numbers and intensity of feeling.
Sadly, our elected leaders are projecting an image to the media of Virginians as right-wing ideologues and rejectionists. Gail Collins writes in her column (New York Times April 8, 2010) that “Virginia has been making big leaps in the category of general craziness.” Humorous, but we know this characterization is neither fair nor true.
My concern is that these incidents divert attention from the real work we have in front of us, fighting to build a progressive agenda for education funding, infrastructure investment, Commonwealth-wide, sustainable economic development and reform programs to increase the value and effectiveness of core government functions like Medicaid, corrections, mental health and child welfare. The recent tragedy in West Virginia also reminds us that responsible regulation is a vital complement to the business friendly environment we want to maintain.
I honestly believe that a large majority of Virginians agree what our overall goals should be in these areas, though we may disagree on the best way to achieve them. I intend to work with my activist constituents to define opportunities and venues to make tangible progress on building this progressive agenda in areas and on issues that interest them. Our energies should focus on finding common ground, rather than fueling partisan conflict resulting from political gamesmanship that is ultimately of little consequence.
I ran for Delegate last year because I was dissatisfied with the status quo in Richmond. This past legislative session has raised my sense of urgency on behalf of my constituents in the 38th District, who I am afraid will be disproportionately impacted by new administration policies. If you are able to contribute $50, $100, $250 or whatever, you will be supporting my efforts to define, communicate and make progress towards more sensible and responsive governance from Richmond.
Thank you for your support.
Kaye
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Kaye’s March 14 Votes
Posted on March 18th, 2010Delegate Kory – Recorded Floor Votes – March 14, 2010 Bill # Patron Journal Action HB46 Disaster Response Fund; funds to be disbursed for removal of hazardous materials in dwellings. Oder Conference report agreed to (Y-93 N-1) Y HB29 Budget Bill. Putney Conference report agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB30 Budget Bill. Putney Conference report agreed to (Y-73 N-23) N SB459 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; agencies to share de-identified data. McEachin Conference report agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y -
Kaye’s March 13 Votes
Posted on March 18th, 2010Delegate Kory – Recorded Floor Votes – March 13, 2010 Bill # Patron Journal Action SB739 Economic development incentives; aggregate amount of awarded grants for eligible projects. Stosch Passed (Y-90 N-1) Y SJ80 Nursing homes; DHP to study advisability of permitting use of medication aides. Barker Committee Substitute agreed to, Defeated (Y-46 N-45) Y SJ98 Regional rapid transit network; continues mandate of study. Barker Defeated (Y-44 N-47) Y SJ205 Senate Committee on Rules; confirming appointments. Whipple Agreed to (Y-94 N-0) Y HB1292 Photo-monitoring system; may enter into agreement with DMV to obtain vehicle owner information. Tata Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-54 N-41) Y SB131 Nonstock Corporation Act; conforms revisions to Model Business Corporation Act. Stosch Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-93 N-0) Y SB346 Land conservation practices; information management. Hanger Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y SB497 Charter; Town of Gretna. Hurt Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y SB569 State Water Supply Plan Advisory Committee; established. Ticer Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-88 N-6) Y HB192 Fair Housing Board; establishes educational materials on Fair Housing Law. Cosgrove Conference report agreed to (Y-86 N-7) Y HB559 Wrongful incarceration for felony conviction; individuals granted an absolute pardon. Tata Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-0) Y HB676 Aerospace Advisory Council; adds three members, powers and duties. May Conference report agreed to (Y-93 N-1) Y HB682 Gang-free zones; expanded to include public buildings, etc., penalty. Miller, J.H. Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-0) Y HB729 Involuntary admission; court to enter an order for mandatory outpatient treatment following. Albo Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-0) Y HB903 Threat assessment teams; exempts records established at public institutions of higher education. Bell, Robert B. Conference report agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB950 Charitable gaming; regulations of Charitable Gaming Board, report. Jones Conference report agreed to (Y-93 N-0) Y HB953 Schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs; adds various controlled substances to list. Jones Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-1) Y HB963 Real Estate Board; requirements for licensure, allows broker to enter into a voluntary program. Miller, J.H. Conference report agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y HB1033 Human infant; determination of an independent and separate existence thereof from its mother. Byron Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-2) Y HB1162 Fire Prevention Code; Fire Marshal to establish certification program for pyrotechnician, etc. Cosgrove Conference report agreed to (Y-69 N-27) Y HB1193 Fiduciaries; actions or suits involving. Griffith Conference report agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1378 Medical Assistance Services, Department of; establishing pilot program for use of biometric data. Sickles Conference report agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y HB472 License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: FRIENDS OF COAL, etc. Carrico Conference report rejected (Y-33 N-62) Y SB8 Fire Prevention Code; Fire Marshal to establish certification program for pyrotechnician, etc. Blevins Conference report agreed to (Y-73 N-21) Y SB46 Special education program for children with disabilities; recovery of attorney fees. Stuart Conference report agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y SB207 Threat assessment teams; members established by higher educational institutions may obtain records. Edwards Conference report agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y SB216 Fair Housing Board; establish program for persons subject to Fair Housing Law. Locke Conference report agreed to (Y-92 N-5) Y SB494 Electronic communication or remote service; admissibility of records concerning.á Hurt Conference report agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y SB552 HOV lanes; extends date for use by vehicle with clean special fuel license plates. Barker Conference report agreed to (Y-89 N-7) Y SB602 Human infant; determination of an independent and separate existence thereof from its mother. Newman Conference report agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y SB673 School boards; salary in Amherst County. Newman Conference report agreed to (Y-89 N-1) Y SB50 Officers of election; SBE to develop course and examination concerning training standards. Martin Governor’s recommendation nos. 1 and 2 agreed to (Y-93 N-0) Y -
Kaye’s March 12 Votes
Posted on March 18th, 2010Delegate Kory – Recorded Floor Votes – March 12, 2010 Bill # Patron Journal Action HB199 MEI Project Approval Commission; expands scope of incentive packages to be reviewed. Cox, M.K. Conference report agreed to (Y-93 N-0) Y HB291 Bail decision; specifies court which bond amount or term of recognizance should be appealed. Griffith Conference report agreed to (Y-94 N-0) Y SB409 Circuit court; duties of clerk. Vogel Conference report agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y HB758 Workforces; allowed on private property owned by elderly or indigent persons if needing repair. Stolle Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y HB1353 DUI; prohibited while operating a school bus, penalty. Cline Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-95 N-0) Y -
2010 Legislative Review Rescheduled
Posted on March 15th, 2010The legislative review scheduled for March 20th will be rescheduled. We will post an update as soon as available.
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Kaye’s votes – more detail with amendments
Posted on March 12th, 2010Delegate Kory – Recorded Floor Votes – Week of March 1, 2010 Bill # Patron Journal Action Vote 01-Mar-10 SB193 Medicaid provider agreements; authority to terminate. Northam Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB194 Health professions; nothing shall prevent person performing consumer-directed health care tasks. Northam Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB195 Physical therapy; advertising prohibited if not a licensed physical therapist or assistant. Northam Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB265 Hospice, home health care or personal care services; licensure for home care organizations. Whipple Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB275 Advance medical directives; clarifies authority. Whipple Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB277 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); allows applicants to retain pre-existing support. Quayle Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB328 Emergency medical technicians; certain are allowed to administer vaccines to adults and minors. Stuart Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB339 Adult facilities; interviews with residents of facilities seeking licensure by DSS. Hanger Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB410 Long-term services; SHHR to develop blueprint for livable communities for people with disabilities. Vogel Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB415 Foster care; local departments to provide independent living services to person between age 18 & 21. Vogel Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB646 Tow trucks; certain requirements for connection between vehicles. Watkins Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB653 Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health to accept & approve request to amend conditions. Northam Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB483 Wine and beer; licensee may ship through approved fulfillment warehouse. Hurt Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y SB289 Hunting and fishing licenses; establish lifetime license for those under age two. Deeds Delegate Watts floor amendments agreed to, Passed (Y-66 N-33) N SB293 Motor vehicle dealers; establishes conditions under which dealers may sell demonstrator vehicles. McDougle Passed (Y-98 N-1) Y SB527 Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers; addresses certain practices relating to warranty, etc. Norment Delegate Athey floor amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y SB18 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Virginia Kids Eat Free program, etc. Lucas Committee Substitute agreed to, Delegate Gilbert floor amendment agreed to (Y-59 N-40), Passed (Y-81 N-15) voted yes on bill but no on amendment – The patron requested that the bill pass so that it would go into conference with the Senate. If it had been defeated on the House floor, it would have been dead for the session. SB373 Off-road recreational vehicles; localities to allow on certain highways within their boundaries. Puckett Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-89 N-9) N HB883 Delcaration of judicial emergency; procedures for Supreme Court to follow. Athey Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB951 Blackwater River; designates a portion as component of State Scenic Rivers System. Jones Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB417 Exchange Facilitators Act; established. Oder Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB533 Steps to Advance Virginia’s Energy Plan (SAVE) Act; created. Nixon Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB713 Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; verification of state licensure. Peace Senate substitute agreed to (Y-98 N-1) Y HB944 Governor’s reports; to provide monthly reports on revenue collections and quarterly assessments. Landes Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB1189 Retirement System; modifies for new employees all defined benefit retirement plans. Putney Senate substitute rejected (Y-0 N-99) N HB1306 Jurors; to provide identification. LeMunyon Senate substitute with amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y 02-Mar-10 SB614 Civil War Site Preservation Fund; established. Houck Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB284 Child Protection Accountability System; VSP and circuit courts required to report information. Quayle Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB404 Clean special fuel vehicles; removes requirement that Commissioner provide written regulations. Petersen Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB728 Child support orders; eliminates ability of DSS to order 2.5 percent cash medical support payments. Quayle Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB731 Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority; created, report. Reynolds Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB31 Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans. Puller Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB42 Service handgun; allows law-enforcement officer retiring at age 70 with 10 yrs. service to purchase. Stuart Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB51 Absentee ballot; person designated by political party to represent inside polling place may cast. Martin Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB306 Political parties and candidates; copies of instructions or information provided by State Board. Martin Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB308 Absentee ballot applications; general registrar may retain until electoral board has results. Martin Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB313 Central absentee voter precinct; person may vote at polling place if didn’t return absentee ballot. Martin Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB338 Assisted living facility; considered occupancy by single family if no more than 8 persons reside. Hanger Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB349 Virginia National Guard, State Defense Force, or naval militia; reemployment rights of members. Hanger Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB362 Constitutional amendment; limit on taxes or revenues and Revenue Stabilization Fund. Barker Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB370 Social services, local board of; removes membership limit for certain counties. Puckett Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB379 Southwest Regional Recreation Authority; localities may allocate portion of civil penalties. Puckett Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB383 Claims against county; attorney of county shall notify claimant by certified mail of date. Obenshain Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB420 Urban development; sets certain densities in areas according to population of locality. Vogel Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB496 Charter; Town of Chatham. Hurt Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB528 Prisoners; licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to oversee sex offender treatment program. Puller Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB532 Masks; prohibition on wearing in certain places, exception. McDougle Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB547 Constitutional amendment; localities to establish either income or financial worth limitations. Barker Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB670 Correctional facility work program; person who participates to contribute part of his pay for fines. McDougle Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB723 Campaign finance disclosure; reports of large contributions by governing body members. Ticer Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB457 Real Estate Board; establishes requirements for licensure, regulation of business brokers. McEachin Delegate Miller of Manassas floor amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y SB219 Safety belts; those 18 and under occupying a vehicle and passengers in taxi cabs required to wear. Howell Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-81 N-17) Y SB309 Voter changes of address; retention of copies by general registrar. Martin Passed (Y-87 N-11) N SB334 Concealed handguns; prohibits person who carries into restaurant from consuming alcoholic beverage. Hanger Passed (Y-72 N-27) N SB408 Concealed weapons; person may carry a handgun in motor vehicle or vessel if secured in compartment. Vogel Passed (Y-74 N-25) N SB3 Concealed handgun permits; renewal by mail. Smith Passed (Y-81 N-18) Y SB613 Virginia National Guard; if called to active duty by Governor, health care coverage will continue. Wampler Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y HB302 Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for certain computer equipment and enabling software. O’Bannon Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB233 Affordable housing; assessed using income approach based on income restrictions, etc. Dance Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB297 Noise ordinance; authorizes governing body to adopt civil penalties. Cosgrove Senate amendments agreed to (Y-97 N-1) Y HB318 Manufacturing facility; expands definition to include those used in creation of intangible property. Alexander Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB430 Real property tax assessment; Department of Taxation to establish qualifications for certification. Griffith Senate substitute agreed to (Y-98 N-1) Y HB467 Hampton Federal Area Development Authority; expands membership. Ward Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB485 Governor; shall initiate an operational and programmatic performance review of state agencies. Lingamfelter Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB765 Communications sales & use tax; Accomack & Northampton Counties shall receive tax revenues monthly. Lewis Senate substitute agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB846 Southwest Regional Recreation Authority Fund; created, may allocate portion of civil penalties to. Morefield Senate substitute agreed to (Y-98 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed by for the day Y HB882 Development rights; permitted to be attached in receiving areas to be equal or greater than rights. Athey Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB943 Small Business Jobs Grant Fund; created. Landes Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB1063 Zoning appeals, board of; fee for filing appeal by person aggrieved by decision, etc. Athey Senate amendment agreed to (Y-98 N-1) Y HB1071 Urban development; sets certain densities in areas according to population of locality. Athey Senate amendments agreed to (Y-98 N-0) Y HB1206 Regional Industrial Facilities Act; method by which member locality of authority may withdraw. Crockett-Stark Senate amendments agreed to (Y-98 N-0) Y HB1307 Family healthcare; zoning provisions for temporary structures. Griffith Senate amendment agreed to (Y-98 N-1) Y SJ13 Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (second reference). Puller Agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y SJ81 Constitutional amendment; limit on taxes or revenues and Revenue Stabilization Fund. Barker Agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y SJ97 Constitutional amendment; localities to establish either income or financial worth limitations. Barker Agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB138 Aquaculture opportunity zones; Marine Resources Commission establish for propagation of shellfish. Pollard Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB150 Prescription drugs; stored, etc., by community services board, behavioral health authorities, etc. O’Bannon Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB627 Cultural heritage sites; Director of DCR to establish directory of historical facilities and sites. Kilgore Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y 03-Mar-10 SB60 Absentee ballot application; available for inspection by registered voter during office hours. Martin Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB509 Charter; Town of Vinton. Smith Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB25 Trains; fine for boarding or riding with fraudulent or counterfeit ticket, etc. Puller Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB43 Testamentary trustees; relief of duty to file an inventory or annual accounts. Stuart Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB75 Appeal of bail decision; court is determined based on where initial determination was made, etc. Reynolds Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB106 Certificates of analysis and affidavits; State shall notify defendant if used in lieu of testimony. McDougle Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB107 Learner’s permit, restricted; DMV to issue to certain persons at least 25 years of age or older. McDougle Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB127 Declaration of judicial emergency; procedures for Supreme Court to follow. Marsh Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB191 Privileged communications; exchanging health care-related information between committees, etc. Northam Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB233 Income tax, corporate and individual; credit for land conservation. Watkins Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB264 Income tax, state; remainder of revenues transferred to Land Conservation Fund for distribution. Whipple Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB273 Affordable housing units; assessments. Whipple Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB341 Land preservation tax credit; DCR to provide estimate of land used for production agriculture, etc. Hanger Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB355 Short-term rental property; shall classify as a separate classification of merchants’ capital. Obenshain Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB381 Communications sales and use tax; Tazewell County shall receive its share of tax revenues. Puckett Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB384 Attorney-client privilege and work product protection; limitations on waivers. Obenshain Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB427 Insurance policy limits; allows personal representative of estate of decedent to request disclosure. Herring Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB467 Protective orders; coordination with other states. Howell Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB476 Cigarette tax; penalties for unstamped cigarettes. Watkins Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB492 Search warrants, out-of-state; to be honored by State corporation or other entity. Hurt Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB521 Local ordinances; determination of constitutionality. Norment Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB619 Income tax, state; excludes from taxation benefits paid into Virginia Military Family Relief Fund. Herring Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB656 Property tax, local; separate classification for renewable energy manufacturing tangible property. Ruff Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB661 Land preservation tax credit; verification of conservation value of certain donations. Hanger Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB692 Probate tax; establishes tax on recordation of list of heirs to transfer certain real property. Ruff Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y SB721 Attorney-issued summons; eliminates prohibition of summonses in cases involving protective orders. Marsden Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y Y SB82 Podiatry; testifying as an expert witness, definition of practice. Howell Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-98 N-0) Y SB90 BPOL tax; gross receipts of security brokers and dealers. Quayle Passed (Y-97 N-1) N SB130 Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain computer equipment and enabling software. Stosch Passed (Y-95 N-0) Y SB174 Retail Sales & Use Tax; exempts solar thermal systems, etc., purchased for installation on property. Deeds Referred to Committee on Appropriations (Y-51 N-45) N SB342 Transient occupancy tax; any county may levy tax on single-family residences. Hanger Committee Amendment agreed to, Defeated (Y-42 N-56) Y SB422 Drug treatment court; established in City of Bristol. Wampler Passed (Y-82 N-17) Y SB478 Tobacco products tax; moist snuff tax shall be computed based on net weight listed by manufacturer. Watkins Passed (Y-92 N-6) Y SB49 Handheld wireless communications device; use by authorized representatives at polling places. Martin Delegate May floor amendments agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-1) Y SB428 Income tax, state; exemption for any income taxed as long-term capital gain for federal income tax. Herring Committee Amendment rejected, Delegate Nixon floor substitute agreed to, Delegate Sickles floor amendment rejected (Y-36 N-63), Passed (Y-99 N-0) N,Y SB441 Wireless E-911 charges; establishes rate and procedures for collection and remittance by sellers. Saslaw Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-93 N-1) A SB15 Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2010; created. Colgan Passed (Y-97 N-0) Y SB237 Alcoholic beverages; portion of wine liter tax collected to be deposited in Wine Promotion Fund. Watkins Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y SB257 Motion picture film production; provides income tax credits to any company with qualifying expenses. Lucas Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-82 N-16) N SB472 Major business facility job tax credit; reduces number of qualified full-time jobs required. Watkins Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-99 N-0) Y SB644 Specialized Biotechnology Research Performance Grant Program; established. Howell Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-1) Y HB1390 Charter schools, public; pre-certification and appeals. Lingamfelter Committee Substitute agreed to, Engrossed, Reconsidered, Engrossed (Y-60 N-35) N HB846 Southwest Regional Recreation Authority Fund; created, may allocate portion of civil penalties to. Morefield Senate substitute rejected (Y-1 N-96) N HB46 Disaster Response Fund; funds to be disbursed for removal of hazardous materials in dwellings. Oder Senate substitute rejected (Y-0 N-97) N HB144 DUI; DCJS to establish model policy for law-enforcement personnel for handling those suspected. O’Bannon Senate amendment agreed to (Y-93 N-4) Y HB314 DNA data bank; DFS to receive samples of human biological evidence to analyze, etc., results of DNA. McClellan Senate amendments agreed to (Y-94 N-2) Y HB371 Certificate of public need; establishment of psychiatric services. Shuler Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB669 Triennial census; eliminates three-year requirement, distribution of sales & use tax. May Senate substitute agreed to (Y-59 N-36) Y HB723 Podiatry; testifying as an expert witness, definition of practice. Peace Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB733 Medicaid fraud; Director may deny Medicaid provider contracts for violation of statutes. Albo Senate substitute agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB774 Recreational Facilities Authority; delays reversion of title to real property to State. Cleaveland Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB792 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; issuance of temporary licenses, etc. LeMunyon Senate amendment agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB930 Protective orders; allows petitioner to obtain extension of order for no more than two years. Bell, Robert B. Senate substitute agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB931 Protective orders; coordination with other states. Bell, Robert B. Senate amendments agreed to (Y-96 N-0) Y HB950 Charitable gaming; regulations of Charitable Gaming Board, report. Jones Senate amendment rejected (Y-1 N-94) N HB963 Real Estate Board; requirements for licensure, allows broker to enter into a voluntary program. Miller, J.H. Senate amendments rejected (Y-4 N-93) N HB964 Schedule II drugs; pharmacist shall require identification in filling prescriptions. Lohr Senate substitute agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1034 Information Technology; governance in State, substantive and technical changes thereto. Byron Senate substitute agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1147 Computer trespass; civil damages to include all eight statutory definitions thereof. Scott, J.M. Senate amendment agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1256 Concealed weapon; certain law-enforcement officers who have resigned eligible to carry. Miller, P.J. Senate substitute agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1285 Certificate of public need; Department of Health to provide public notice. Orrock Senate amendments agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1109 9/11 Heroes Memorial Highway; VDOT to renumber Route 27 adjacent to Pentagon in Arlington County. Brink Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB1241 Metropolitan planning organizations; membership. Oder Governor’s recommendation agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB29 Budget Bill. Putney Senate amendments rejected (Y-2 N-95), Reconsidered, Senate amendments rejected (Y-0 N-97) N,N HB30 Budget Bill. Putney Senate amendments rejected (Y-15 N-82) N HB624 Major business facility job tax credit; business that creates at least 50 qualified full-time jobs. Kilgore Senate amendments rejected (Y-0 N-96) N HB626 Tobacco products tax; moist snuff tax shall be computed based on net weight listed by manufacturer. Kilgore Senate substitute agreed to (Y-91 N-5) Y HB764 Income tax credits; landlords participating in housing choice voucher programs. McClellan Senate amendment agreed to (Y-93 N-3) Y HB803 Income tax, state; green jobs tax credit. Poindexter Senate substitute with amendment rejected (Y-0 N-96) N HB861 Motion picture film production; provides income tax credits to any company with qualifying expenses. Cline Senate substitute rejected (Y-2 N-93) N 04-Mar-10 SB46 Special education program for children with disabilities; recovery of attorney fees. Stuart Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB52 Public Procurement Act; exempts sale of dogs trained for police work. Martin Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB108 Pawnbrokers; required to file daily reports electronically with local law enforcement. McDougle Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB148 Community Integration Advisory Commission; extends sunset provision, includes DRS for staff support. Puller Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB151 Condominium and Virginia Property Owners’ Association Acts; display of U.S. flag. Stuart Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB286 State Executive Council for Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families; membership. Deeds Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB430 State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; disclosure of interest in real estate. Herring Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB432 Freedom of Information Act; record exemption for the Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS). Edwards Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB459 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; agencies to share de-identified data. McEachin Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB474 Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; issuance of temporary licenses, etc. Watkins Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB538 Physicians, license; DBHDS to require presence thereof in any state training center. Newman Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB549 Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created. Barker Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB554 Governor’s Development Opportunity Fund; authority of Governor to award grants. Puckett Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB563 Charitable organizations; veterans’ posts or organizations exempt from reporting requirements. Ticer Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB577 Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority; created. McEachin Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB621 Virginia Defense Force; exempt from Administrative Process Act. Miller, J.C. Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB628 Mixed beverage licensees; ABC Board to prescribe terms under which licensees may infuse spirits. Wagner Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB665 Common Interest Community Board; powers and duties. Whipple Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB676 Abandoned graveyards; when locality acquires title they may continue to maintain property. Wampler Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB689 Protection and Advocacy, Office for; establish policy and guideline for approval of legal remedies. Blevins Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB730 Major Employment and Investment Project Site Planning Grant Fund; established. Reynolds Passed Block Vote (Y-100 N-0) Y SB406 Salvage vehicles; maintenance and contents of records. Stuart Committee Amendments rejected, Delegate Cole floor substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-3) Y SB105 Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens; removes certain requirements. McDougle Passed (Y-98 N-0) Y SB8 Fire Prevention Code; Fire Marshal to establish certification program for pyrotechnician, etc. Blevins General Laws Committee Amendments agreed to, General Laws Committee Amendment agreed to, Delegate Cosgrove floor amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-82 N-18) Y SB216 Fair Housing Board; establish program for persons subject to Fair Housing Law. Locke Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed (Y-92 N-8) Y SB262 Aging, Department for; publicize guidelines on universal design and visitability features. Whipple Passed (Y-99 N-1) Y SB282 Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; eviction procedure, acceptance of redemption tenders. Quayle Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-96 N-4) Y SB465 Group life insurance coverage; extended to persons mutually agreed upon by insurer and policyholder. Howell Passed (Y-97 N-3) Y SB596 Architects, Professional Engineers, etc., Board for; establishes emeritus designation for licensees. Deeds Passed (Y-96 N-3) Y SB589 Child support; punishment and options for person convicted of nonpayment. Marsden Passed (Y-100 N-0) Y SB642 Health insurance, basic; HMOs to offer plans that do not include state-mandated benefits. Reynolds Delegate Marshall of Prince William floor substitute ruled not germane, Passed (Y-100 N-0) Y SB645 Electric transmission lines; prohibits SCC approving agreements for underground installation. Watkins Passed (Y-82 N-18) Y HB1390 Charter schools, public; pre-certification and appeals. Lingamfelter Passed (Y-65 N-35) N HB199 MEI Project Approval Commission; expands scope of incentive packages to be reviewed. Cox, M.K. Senate substitute rejected (Y-2 N-98) Y HB211 Freedom of Information Act; definition of scholastic record. Bulova Senate amendment agreed to (Y-100 N-0) Y HB222 Secondary highway system; VDOT & DRPT to review new design standards components therefor. Watts Senate amendment agreed to (Y-80 N-19) Y HB350 Distribution of handbills, etc.; adds median & public roadway to places locality can regulate, etc. Rust Senate substitute agreed to (Y-98 N-2), Reconsidered, Senate substitute agreed to (Y-92 N-7) Y,Y HB630 Wine and beer; licensee may ship through approved fulfillment warehouse. Scott, E.T. Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB736 Child Protection Accountability System; VSP and circuit courts required to report information. Albo Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB746 Tolls; installation of video-monitoring/automatic vehicle identification systems for toll facility. Rust Senate amendments agreed to (Y-75 N-24) Y HB849 Off-road recreational vehicles; localities to allow on certain highways within their boundaries. Morefield Senate amendment agreed to (Y-90 N-9) Y HJ60 School divisions; JLARC to study those contracting collectively in certain areas of procurement. Cox, M.K. Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y 05-Mar-10 SB184 MEI Project Approval Commission; shall review financing for individual incentive packages, etc. Colgan Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB1 Relief for purchaser of property sold at treasurers’ sales; Charles L. Kingrea. Reynolds Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB23 Aerospace Advisory Council; powers and duties. Locke Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB196 School nonattendance; attendance officer, volunteers, school personnel, & principal notifies parent. Blevins Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB224 Medical information; notification to residents if their information is subject of database breach. Barker Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB243 Fishing license; exempts active duty military personnel who are residents. Watkins Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB361 Religious holidays; student’s absence because of observance thereof must be recorded as excused. Barker Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB414 Nutritional guideline; Board and VDH to develop for all competitive foods in public schools, report. Vogel Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB431 Auditor of Public Accounts; post certain information on its Internet website, a searchable database. Herring Committee Substitute agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB715 Civics education; teachers training to include local government and civics specific to State. Petersen Committee Amendments agreed to, Passed Block Vote (Y-97 N-0), Reconsidered, Passed Block Vote (Y-99 N-0) Y,Y SB593 Direct recording electronic machines (DRE’s); permit localities to obtain DRE’s already owned.á Puller Delegate Toscano floor substitute rejected, Delegate Sickles floor amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-98 N-1) Y SB673 School boards; salary in Amherst County. Newman Committee Amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-95 N-4) N SB276 Dam safety; allows those that do not comply with regulations to continue to operate. Houck Committee Substitute agreed to, Delegate Scott of Madison floor amendment agreed to, Passed (Y-97 N-2) N HB1225 Voting equipment; allows acquisition of direct recording electronic machines by any locality. Toscano Senate substitute agreed to (Y-96 N-2) Y HB40 Disabled parent; subject to prosecution for desertion or nonsupport of another child. Orrock Senate amendments agreed to (Y-98 N-0) Y HB84 Search warrants, out-of-state; to be honored by State corporation or other entity. Marshall, R.G. Senate amendments agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB105 Appeals; court may impose additional requirements to security posted. Loupassi Senate amendment agreed to (Y-98 N-0) Y HB247 Involuntary commitment order; reduces length of time a person can appeal to circuit court. Kilgore Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB248 Psychiatric treatment; revises Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act. Kilgore Senate amendments agreed to (Y-98 N-0) Y HB486 Impeding hunting; violation to knowingly encourage putting out bait in place used by hunters. Lingamfelter Senate amendment agreed to (Y-97 N-0) Y HB621 Rabies; clarifies procedures and responsibilities to prevent and control. Orrock Senate amendments agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB651 Eminent domain cases; reinstates option of landowner to choose between commissioner & jury to hear. Armstrong Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB719 Uniform Power of Attorney Act; established within Code of Virginia. Peace Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB742 Impoundment of vehicle; driving while license suspended for DUI. Cleaveland Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB769 DUI; suspension of driving privilege shall run consecutively with any other court-ordered period. Cleaveland Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB863 Children, delinquent; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses. Cline Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB953 Schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs; adds various controlled substances to list. Jones Senate amendment rejected (Y-2 N-97) N HB1100 Stormwater management; certain landowners shall be immune from civil liability. Sickles Senate amendment agreed to (Y-80 N-19) Y HB1145 Animal cruelty; requires veterinarian to report. Scott, J.M. Senate amendments agreed to (Y-94 N-4) Y HB1211 Aboveground liquid fertilizer storage tanks; may require permit from local fire official. Spruill Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB1221 Water Facilities Revolving Fund; loans for stormwater runoff control best management practices. Bulova Senate substitute agreed to (Y-94 N-5) Y HB1235 Absentee ballots; procedure for various deadlines and ballot requirements. Anderson Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB1252 Electronic communication service providers; obtaining records by law-enforcement officers. Greason Senate amendment agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HB1300 Air Pollution Control Board; regulations under the Clean Air Interstate Rule. Kilgore Senate amendment agreed to (Y-81 N-18) N HB1302 Roanoke River Rails-to-Trails, Inc.; conveyance of certain property in Town of Lawrenceville. Tyler Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y HJ130 Standard software package; Sec. of Tech. to study feasibility of developing for local governments. Poindexter Senate substitute agreed to (Y-99 N-0) Y -
Kaye signs anti-discrimination letter
Posted on March 11th, 2010Kaye co-signed the letter from Del. Morrissey asking the Governor to send a bill to the General Assembly to codify “sexual orientation” as part of Virginia’s anti-discrimination policy. Click here: 2010 – Ban Sexual Discriminiation
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Imam Johari Abdul-Malik delivers opening prayer
Posted on March 11th, 2010Friends: You may have heard that I have invited Imam Johari Abdul-Malik from the Dar-Al-Hijrah Islamic Center on Rt 7 to give the opening blessing at today’s House of Delegates Session. Del Adam Ebbin has joined me in sponsoring this invitation. There has been much upset and many alarmist claims made since his invitation became public. A large group of anti-Muslim protestors will be gathering outside the Capitol this morning. At my suggestion, the Imam will be accompanied by a group from the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC). Let me be clear that I have invited the Imam as a representative of Dar-Al-Hijrah because the mosque has been active in creating a strong interfaith presence in our community and is a vital part of our community’s efforts to achieve tolerance and social justice. I am proud to stand by him today as he prays for peace in our Commonwealth and throughout the world. I have attached his prayer and will post a picture of his visit. I know you are supporting me in my efforts to give our district a voice here in Richmond and to demonstrate the value of our diversity. As always, thank you for your support.
Opening Prayer for the Virginia General Assembly
Delivered by Imam Johari Abdul-Malik
Thursday, March 11, 2010In the Name of The Divine and Creative force
Known by many names……..The source of peace (Salaam)
and the Source of mercy (Rahman)We the People of this Common Wealth
Gather in reverence in this new day of hope and possibilitySeeking Guidance and mutual consultation
that we might in this hallowed gallery
attend to affairs of Your peopleHelp us to make our every action filled with
Wisdom and compassion to build
a new dominion of hope and prosperityA Common Wealth with love….
Love for the stranger and the way-farer
Where industry and ingenuity pave our future
Where man is the steward of the environmentLet our legacy past
Propel us to enlightened futureGive us the strength
to go beyond tolerance to understandingWhere there is hate
Let us show loveWhere there is fear
Let us find faithBless the leaders of the house, their families and
The people of this blessed Common WealthIn the words that affirm your faith or beliefs….
Let the people say…..Amen
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As-Salaamu Alaikum,Imam Johari Abdul-Malik [ibn W. R. Seale]
Dir Outreach Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
703-536-1030 (O), 202-345-5233 (cell)www.daralhijrah.net
www.ia-tv.net
Podcast: www.imamjohari.com–
Kaye Kory
