Delegate Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach)

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District 81: Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) [map]
Took Office January 2009
Next Election November 2011
Committees Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Counties, Cities and Towns, Transportation
Age 55
Website barrydknight.com
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Copatroning Habits 69% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 69% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 58% of them are Republicans.
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Bills Passed 66.7% in 2009
Bio

The owner and operator of Barry D. Knight Farms (a hog farm), Knight, his wife, and three children live in Pungo. Knight won his seat in a special election following the resignation of Del. Terrie Suit.
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Recent Mentions on Blogs

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March 5, 2010

  • Feb. 23–RICHMOND — A bill that would cut the pay of jurors in property condemnation cases from $60 to $30 a day passed the full Senate today.
  • Del. Barry Knight, a Republican from Virginia Beach, spon. ...

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February 28, 2010
If he wants to run again, I'll be there as a Meyer delegate. J.M. Ripley No Gravatar. Posted March 1, 2010 at 9:56 PM. Bruce Meyer has been a friend and mentor to me for 11 years. He has the energy and passion to accomplish anything ... 81st District House of Delegates, Barry Knight – Republican 82nd District House of Delegates, Bob Purkey – Republican 83rd District House of Delegates, Chris Stolle – Republican 84th District House of Delegates, Sal Iaquinto – Republican ...

FOGHORN LEGHORN PRODUCTIONS: Government Protection

February 23, 2010
Del. Barry Knight (R – Virginia Beach), reportedly speaking in opposition to HB 1048, on the House floor, the 3 foot passing of bicycles, after he had specifically mentioned the incident in his district on the Pungo bridge where the two ...

Last Week's Quotes and Sources

February 22, 2010
Del. Annie B. Crockett-Stark (R – Wytheville). “I think the bicyclists ought to police each other instead of us (motorists) having to look out for them.” – Del. Barry Knight (R – Virginia Beach)

House Transportation Committee approves 3 foot rule

February 11, 2010
... the House Transportation Committee approved a bill this morning to increase the required clearance when passing a bicycle from 2 to 3 feet. And: One committee member, Del. Barry Knight, R-Virginia Beach, suggested that “bicyclists ...
Recent Mentions in the Media

Leagle.com: BRIEF: Va. Senate votes to end higher pay for property-case jurors

February 24, 2010
HB81 would pay all jurors, regardless of the type of case, the same $30 fee. Del. Barry Knight, a Republican from Virginia Beach, sponsored the bill.and more »

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