Recent Mentions on Blogs

i-dissent.blogspot.com: McCain Debates Bush on Abortion in 2000

May 14, 2008
John McCain supports abortion and abortion funding. On April 14, 2007 in Des Moines, Iowa, McCain publicly stated he wanted to change the GOP platform regardig abortion. And if a baby is conceived in a way McCain doesn't like, he supports abortions to let women destroy its pre-born life. McCain regularly votes to fund pro-abortion groups with your tax dollars. These groups include the so-called Planned Parenthood, which advocates for and provides abortions to women of all ages. So please do...

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: Scenario Watch: Obama Picks Webb for VP

May 10, 2008
This is the first of a three part series- with both Jim Webb and Tim Kaine being rumored for Vice President to Barack Obama- we will take a look at both potential selections- and then analyze which candidate would be better for Obama nationwide and in Virginia (which may not be the same). ----------------------------------------------------------- There are a lot of things Jim Webb would add to a national Democratic ticket- which I don't need to go over here. But if he was selected- how would...

swacgirl.blogspot.com: SWAC-GOP Breakfast features Delegates Cline & Saxman

May 10, 2008
Delegates Chris Saxman and Ben Cline talk at the SWAC-GOP Breakfast. Nora Saxman, 8, listens as she eats her breakfast before heading to her soccer game ... go Green Monkey Lizards! Delegate Ben Cline (R-24th House District) gives a legislative update to Augusta County residents. Delegate Chris Saxman (R-20th House District) gives a legislative update. Augusta County GOP Chairman Kurt Michael addresses the 30+ attendees. Staunton City Councilwoman-elect Andrea Oakes talks about upcoming...

yankeephilip.blogspot.com: Rancor continues in Augusta County

May 6, 2008
Stephen Winslow over at Conservative Viewpoints makes some interesting points. He says, "The battles have been ugly and public and they aren?t over yet." True. ( see my posts about Action, reaction, and reaction to reaction here, here) "Michael survived a vote by committee members at the 6th District Convention held this past weekend that would have removed him from his position as chairman. He and his supporters are claiming victory, though it may be temporary as the decision is being appeale...

stephenwinslow.wordpress.com: Rancor continues in Augusta County; they just don?t get it

May 5, 2008
Much has been said these past few weeks to address the actions of Republicans inside the Augusta County Committee. The battles have been ugly and public and they aren?t over yet. On the one hand I have heard that this website doesn?t have the facts and the only thing that matters is the removal of their identified enemies. On the other hand I have heard that the ill will and divisive tactics used by Augusta County Chairman Kurt Michael are unwanted, unnecessary and unproductive. Michael sur...

Recent Mentions in the Media

WHSV: State Republicans not Keen on Kaine's Proposal

May 12, 2008
Delegate Chris Saxman (R - 20th District) says the Governor is asking for too much. "This is probably a little bit aggressive for what the real needs of ...

Staunton News Leader: Del. Chris Saxman endorses Bob Campbell for Staunton City Council

April 30, 2008
STAUNTON ? Del. Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, endorsed Bob Campbell on Tuesday in Campbell?s race for Staunton City Council. Campbell is one of six candidates ...

Staunton News Leader: Ludwig to succeed Wood as circuit court judge

April 25, 2008
In a press release, Del. Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, said, "Judge Ludwig has served honorably as a judge in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, ...

Daily Press: Pilot insurance program for some low-income workers is rejected

April 24, 2008
Ben Cline, R-Rockbridge, said the proposal would create an extra layer of government, and Del. Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, said it would unfairly subsidize ...

Staunton News Leader: Staunton Council blasts Assembly for funding cuts

April 17, 2008
Staunton Council blasts Assembly for funding cutsEmmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon; Del. Chris Saxman, R-Staunton; Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, and possibly other politicians, to a joint public forum.

• HB321
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Juvenile correctional officer; assault or an assault and battery upon is Class 6 felony.
• HB322
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 1-N)
  
  : Campaign fundraising; broadens prohibition during legislative sessions.
• HB323
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB323)
  
  : Traffic infractions, prepayable; payment of costs.
• HB324
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0637)
  
  : Accounts, Department of; oversee prompt collection of delinquent accounts receivable.
• HB325
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Guardians ad litem; dissemination of criminal records.
• HB326
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0165)
  
  : Speed limits; maximum on rural, rustic roads.
• HB327
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Education
  
  : Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program; established for purpose of providing grants to students.
• HB328
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : November elections; filing deadlines, and requirements for certain city and town officials.
• HB1157
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : State Police, Department of; investigation of accidents involving state-owned vehicles.
• HB1158
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Aircraft accident investigations; joint jurisdiction to local police & Department of State Police.
• HB1160
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0552)
  
  : School bus drivers; removes exclusion from existing provision that prohibits employment of children.
• HB1161
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; exemption for education outreach programs.
• HB1162
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Campaign finance disclosure; special reports of certain large contributions by candidates.
• HB1163
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1360-Cline)
  
  : Auditor of Public Accounts; database to contain information for state taxpayers.
• HB1164
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Finance (3-Y 11-N)
  
  : Income tax, corporate; public/private education investment tax credit.
• HB1165
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Teaching Scholarship Loan Program; expands program to include candidates pursuing.
• HB1166
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0515)
  
  : Onsite treatment works; Board of Health et al., to accept designs from professional engineers.
• HB1167
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0321)
  
  : Administrative Process Act; public participation guidelines for executive branch agencies.
• HB1238
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Rules
  
  : Realignment Commission; created, report.
• HB1239
  Introduced: November 27, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0192)
  
  : Gourmet shop licenses; licensee shall maintain certain amount of cheeses and gourmet food monthly.
• HB1240
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0329)
  
  : Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act.; access of tenant to cable, satellite, etc.
• HB1482
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0260)
  
  : Bears; non-lethal control measures.
• HB1483
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Certified home inspection; revises definition.
• HJ67
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; payment of sales or use taxes in advance of collections (first reference).
• HJ161
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Public school teachers; joint subcommittee to study establishing merit pay and bonus system.
• HJ162
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Bonds or other investment activity of state government; JLARC to study issuance and administration.
• HJ163
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Companion animals; joint subcommittee to study issues relating thereto.
• HJ185
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Governor's Schools; school divisions to consider forming committees to establish in math, etc.
• HJ231
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ231ER)
  
  : Game and Inland Fisheries, Board of; public participation when proposing regulations.
• HJ450
  Introduced: February 21, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Honorable George Mason III.
• HJ462
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Charles R. Obaugh, Jr.
• HJ547
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Fred Parkis Yates, Jr.
• HJ550
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending T. Carter Melton, Jr.
• HJ563
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Jay Nedry.
• HJ565
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Paul Hatcher.
• HR15
  Introduced: February 11, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
  
  : Commending Lois Vivian Johnson.

• HB548
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Education expenses; requires Dept. of Juv. Justice to pay for any juvenile placed in corrections.
• HB551
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships.
• HB1287
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Rural Rustic Road Program; limits discretion of VDOT when such paving is requested by localities.
• HB1293
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program Fund; created.
• HB1294
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Income tax, state; Public/Private Education Investment Tax Credit, created, report.
• HB1295
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Government Accountability and Efficiency, Council on; created.
• HB1843
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Rereferred to Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; Public/Private Educ. Investment tax credits for business entities, etc., report.
• HB1844
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1844)
  
  : Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program Fund; created.
• HB1845
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1845)
  
  : Realignment Commission; created, report.
• HB1846
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1846)
  
  : Oversight and Government Reform, Joint Commission on; created.
• HB1847
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0027)
  
  : Waste load allocations; Water Control Board to grant thereof for Chesapeake Bay watershed program.
• HB1848
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0827)
  
  : Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships.
• HB1849
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Agri-tourism Incentives Act; created.
• HB1850
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0445)
  
  : Condominium Act; filing of surety bond with Real Estate Board in lieu of escrowing deposits.
• HB2180
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0633)
  
  : Stormwater inspectors; removes certification required by Department of Environmental Quality.
• HB2181
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0191)
  
  : Machinery and tools tax; provides uniform statewide statutory classification for idle machinery.
• HB2182
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Housing Study Commission
  
  : Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, etc., Board for; licensure exemption.
• HB2450
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0870)
  
  : Alcoholic beverage control; creates new restricted wholesale wine license.
• HB2793
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0213)
  
  : Display of local license, decals, etc.; exempts certain public service companies therefrom.
• HB3149
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB3149)
  
  : DMV fees; to impose on transaction in customer service centers if does not involve driver's license.
• HB3150
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  
  : Campaign finance disclosure; prohibited activities during regular sessions of the General Assembly.
• HB3176
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB3176)
  
  : Real estate tax; exempts historic landmarks used for commercial or industrial property.
• HJ600
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; payment of sales or use taxes in advance of collections (first reference).
• HJ601
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; state debt and debt limits (first reference).
• HJ602
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : Unfunded state mandates; joint subcommittee to study.
• HJ776
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Rules (HB1673-Marshall, R.G.) (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Undocumented immigrants; joint subcommittee to study impact thereof of those who reside in State.

• HB548
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Education expenses; requires Dept. of Juv. Justice to pay for any juvenile placed in corrections.
• HB549
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB1175-Rapp)
  
  : Statewide election results; electoral boards to notify Board of Elections in 24 hours of changes.
• HB550
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0102)
  
  : Solid waste disposal; Highland County authorized to levy fee therefor.
• HB551
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships.
• HB552
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0018)
  
  : Regional water supply plans; allows town to enter into with an adjacent county.
• HB553
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0193)
  
  : Occupational and professional criminal violations; statute of limitation.
• HB554
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0019)
  
  : Landfills; DEQ to develop policies & procedures to allow burning of vegetative waste.
• HB1287
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Rural Rustic Road Program; limits discretion of VDOT when such paving is requested by localities.
• HB1288
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Tabled in General Laws
  
  : Wine producer, small; creates new distribution license.
• HB1289
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Speed limits; prepayment of fines for violations.
• HB1290
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Vetoed by Governor
  
  : Machinery and tools tax; method of valuation thereof for income tax purposes.
• HB1291
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0032)
  
  : Landmarks, historic; term includes wide range of resources such as buildings, structures, etc.
• HB1292
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (HB1153-Lingamfelter)
  
  : Virginia Energy Plan; created.
• HB1293
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Education
  
  : Early Graduation Incentive Grant Program; created.
• HB1294
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Income tax, state; Public/Private Education Investment Tax Credit, created, report.
• HB1295
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws
  
  : Council on Government Accountability and Efficiency; created.
• HB1296
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
• HB1297
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Realignment Commission; created, report.
• HB1470
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; tax credit for waste motor oil/fluids reclamation systems.
• HB1471
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB1055-Reid)
  
  : Mercury emission controls; prohibits Air Pollution Control Board from imposing.
• HB1472
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Medical assistance services; provision for family planning services.
• HB1473
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Executive budget; submission to General Assembly.
• HB1537
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0704)
  
  : Condemnation; allowing owners to relocate sport shooting ranges.
• HB5070
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Transportation Accountability, Joint Commission on; created.
• HB5085
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Fuels taxes; refund to retailers of fuels for sales made in highway construction districts.
• HB5087
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Federal highway congestion pricing demonstration project; advisory referendum required. 
• HJ65
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Correctional facilities; Secretary of Public Safety to study use of faith-based volunteers therein.
• HJ69
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ69ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John William Elfers.
• HJ478
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ478ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Kenneth Michael Keesee.
• HJ479
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ479ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Hierome Lindsay Opie, Jr.
• HJ480
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ480ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dr. Samuel Henley Carter.
• HJ481
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ481ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Archibald Alexander Sproul.
• HJ523
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ523ER)
  
  : Commending Riverheads High School FCCLA.
• HJ524
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ524ER)
  
  : Commending G. John Avoli for his service as mayor of Staunton.
• HJ5148
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Federal highway demonstration project; urging Congress to support implementation thereof.