Delegate Barbara Comstock (R-McLean)

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District 34: Counties of Fairfax (part) and Loudoun (part) [map]
Took Office January 2010
Next Election November 2013
Committees Commerce and Labor, Science and Technology, Transportation
Website comstockfordelegate.com
Copatroning Habits 77% of bills she copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of her bills, 100% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that she also copatroned, 64% of them are Republicans.
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Recent Mentions on Blogs

Virginia House passes bill eliminating post-Labor Day school ...

February 10, 2012
Del. Bob Tata (R-85th) introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill, also sponsored by Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) would eliminate the post-Labor Day opening requirement, which is also known as ...

Va. lawmakers push to prohibit mandatory union labor in Dulles Rail ...

January 31, 2012
Barbara Comstock, R- McLean and one of the bill's sponsors. "The taxpayers and ... Tuesday's labor bill wasn't the only one that could shape the future of the Dulles Rail project. Del. Tom Rust, R-Herndon, is joining three Democrats to sponsor a budget amendment that would provide $500 million in state funding for the second phase of the rail line -- far more than the $150 million Gov. Bob McDonnell ... RNC official delegate count has Romney up 73-29 · Barry says ...

Bolling casts tie-breaking vote on forced union contracts – Bearing ...

January 31, 2012
The measure now goes to the House, where a companion bill, patroned by Del. Barbara Comstock, passed 69-27. The aim of these bills is to open up contracts to bids from both union and non-union firms. In a press release, ...

Labor Agreements « Virginia Public Radio

January 31, 2012
The bill's sponsor, Fairfax Delegate Barbara Comstock, persuaded the House that the amendments were not necessary. “The intent of the bill and the structure of the bill is that it is neutral. And it is for dealing with not having a ...

Dulles rail labor bill moves forward in House | Washington Examiner

January 30, 2012
Del. Barbara Comstock, R-Fairfax, the bill?s chief patron, said the option to enter into labor agreements was still on the table, but no longer would non-union contractors be excluded from the bidding process. ?Everyone will be ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Loudoun Times-Mirror: Virginia House passes bill eliminating post-Labor Day school opening

February 9, 2012
Del. Bob Tata (R-85th) introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill, also sponsored by Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) would eliminate the post-Labor Day opening requirement, which is also known as ?Kings Dominion Law.and more »

Richmond Times Dispatch: State leaders unite to end a tough problem: homelessness

February 5, 2012
Janet Howell, a Democrat from Reston, and Del. Scott Lingamfelter, a Republican from Woodbridge, offered an amendment to the budget that would allocate an additional $1.5 million for 2014. Joining Howell in supporting the Senate amendment as co-patrons ...

Inside NoVA: Va. House panel tables light bulb bill

February 3, 2012
The House Commerce and Labor subcommittee tabled Del. Bob Marshall's bill on an unrecorded voice vote after a deputy state attorney general testified that the measure was unconstitutional. Marshall, R-Prince William, filed the legislation in response ...and more »

Delmarva Now: VA POLITICS: House panel tables light bulb bill

February 2, 2012
The House Commerce and Labor subcommittee tabled Del. Bob Marshall's bill on an unrecorded voice vote after a deputy state attorney general testified that the measure was unconstitutional. Marshall, R-Prince William, filed the legislation in response ...and more »

Virginia Connection Newspapers: Letter: More In-state Opportunities

February 2, 2012
Barbara Comstock is in favor of helping us obtain these goals; she is cosponsoring House Bill 1083, More In-State Students in our Virginia Schools. It is exciting to hear that Delegate Comstock is working hard to ensure Virginians succeed in the ...

From this Legislator’s Twitter Feed

February 11, 2012

BarbaraComstock: Enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the Potomac Overlook Homeowners Association this morning. Keep in touch! #

February 11, 2012

BarbaraComstock: Mark Steyn always provides good history, makes you laugh and finds gems like this one on MSNBC: "Maybe the... http://t.co/gU8ipzL3 #

February 10, 2012

BarbaraComstock: Ended the day with Reston Republicans for their Lincoln-Reagan dinner. AG Ken Cuccinelli and Senator Mark... http://t.co/wLk6Izve #

February 10, 2012

BarbaraComstock: Long day! Started out at 7a.m. at the Northern Virginia Technology Council breakfast with my two favorite... http://t.co/ukHLU1rV #

February 10, 2012

BarbaraComstock: HB546, my bill to crack down on gangs engaging in human trafficking, and increasing penalties for those who... http://t.co/M5li1lKo #

Below is a randomly assembled series of clips of some of Barbara Comstock’s briefer remarks on the floor of the house.

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