Recent Mentions on Blogs

thenewdominion.wordpress.com: Generation Next: Kids of the ?70s, ?80s now taking leadership role in state government

May 11, 2008
Story by Chris Graham We grew up with ?Family Ties? and cable TV, trips to the mall and video games. Then they called us Generation X - and no, we didn?t know what that was supposed to mean, either. Now we?re in our 30s - and maybe it?s the remote control and microwave oven that forced this on us, but we?re not interested in sitting around and waiting for our parents? generation to hand the mantle of leadership over. ?Here in Richmond, we seemed to have missed a step. We have the 60- and 7...

www.joyfuljubilantlearning.com: Art imitates life

May 7, 2008
guest posting for Joyful Jubilant Learning! Now when it comes to the movies, I?m all in, all genres, all the time, Popcorn, Snowcaps, Cherry Coke and all! When I think of learning and the cinema 3 of my favorites come to mind; Love and Basketball, The Truman Show, and Ocean?s Eleven. Love & Basketball I?m really into sweet family love stories and Love & Basketball is just that. It stars the beautiful Sanaa Lathan as Monica and very ?pre-House? actor Omar Epps as Quincy; both want...

ezineblog.org: Virginia Tech massacre

April 16, 2008
Virginia Tech massacre The Virginia Tech massacre was a school shooting that unfolded as two attacks about two hours apart on April 16, 2007, on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people[4] and wounded many more[3] before committing suicide,[5] making it the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history.[6][7] Cho, a South Korean who had moved to the U.S. at age 8, was a senior majoring in English at Virginia Tech.[5] In 2005, he had been accus...

hburgnews.com: Toll Control

March 17, 2008
Last week, Gov. Kaine signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Obenshain and Del. Todd Gilbert, which requires any private entity from imposing tolls or user fees on ?any existing rural Interstate highway? [Interstate 81] without the prior approval of the General Assembly. In other words, legislators voted to give themselves more authority....

rappvoice.com: Rappahannock County Public Schools newsletter, March 4

March 10, 2008
From Robert Chappell, School Superintendent Congratulations to the Final Four RCHS Quiz Bowl Team! Excerpts of report from Coach David Naser: ?The Panthers Scholastic Bowl Team tied last year?s record by taking 4th place at the VHSL State Championships last Saturday in Williamsburg. It was a very exciting day for the team, considering that only 8 teams advanced to States. The sweetest part of the day was defeating (defending State champ) George Mason by 50 points, and eliminating them from t...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Northern Virginia Daily: Higher taxes urged

April 26, 2008
said Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Woodstock, who was somewhat taken aback when told of the chamber's position. Virginia is the top location in the country for ...

Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition: Gun bills dominate General Assembly

April 23, 2008
Delegate C. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) backed a similar bill in 2005 that would allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus.

• HB928
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Illegal immigration; adopts several measures aimed at curbing in State, report.
• HB929
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust)
  
  : Illegal aliens; presumption against admission to bail for those charged with criminal offense.
• HB930
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Retirement System; investments related to countries sponsoring terrorism.
• HB931
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by House
  
  : Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof, penalty.
• HB932
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Firearms; reckless handling, penalty.
• HB933
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Senate sustained Governor's veto
  
  : Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
• HB934
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 846 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Jail inmates; no parole for those convicted of multiple misdemeanors & sentenced more than 12 month.
• HB935
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Criminal cases; admissibility of prior inconsistent statements.
• HB936
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0589)
  
  : Composite index, local; number of students.
• HB937
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Involuntary outpatient treatment; disclosure of medical information.
• HB938
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Involuntary commitment hearings; petitioner right to appeal.
• HB939
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Involuntary commitment order; detainee may petition court to transfer to outpatient treatment.
• HB940
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Evidence; defense motions to suppress.
• HB941
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0183)
  
  : Search warrants; allows an affidavit to be delivered by facsimile after it is certified.
• HB1369
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Incarceration of defendant; pending appeal of bond by attorney for State.
• HB1370
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice
  
  : Interpreters; use during testifying.
• HB1371
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Concealed handgun permittees; carrying firearms on public property.
• HB1470
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0392)
  
  : Homeowner warranty breach; tolling of limitations period.
• HB1471
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0137)
  
  : Death certificates; clarifies who shall file.
• HB1515
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Transportation (HB1516-Gilbert)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstates.
• HB1516
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0602)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstate 81.
• HB1544
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Concealed handguns; prohibits person from carrying into a restaurant.
• HJ288
  Introduced: January 25, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ288ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Private First Class Thomas Randolph Wilson.
• HJ289
  Introduced: January 25, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ289ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Emily Jane Hilscher.
• HJ290
  Introduced: January 25, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ290ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John Neff Neese.
• HJ313
  Introduced: January 30, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ313ER)
  
  : Commending Glenn Proctor.
• HJ314
  Introduced: January 30, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ314ER)
  
  : Commending the Strasburg High School baseball team.
• HJ315
  Introduced: January 30, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ315ER)
  
  : Commending the Strasburg High School girls' volleyball team.
• HJ446
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending 'Our Place' Shenandoah.

• HB782
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Triggerman rule; eliminated.
• HB1311
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of person assisting in criminal investigation.
• HB2321
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Larceny; person who uses a computer to commit fraud.
• HB2322
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (11-Y 4-N)
  
  : Illegal immigrant; admission to bail.
• HB2323
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0480)
  
  : Claims; Anna Malenick Evans.
• HB2324
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof.
• HB2325
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Single-family dwellings; localities to designate portion of unimproved land for clustering.
• HB2326
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Single-family dwellings; clustering provisions to become optional.
• HB2327
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Single-family dwellings; exempts certain agricultural counties from provisions designating areas.
• HB2328
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2328)
  
  : Illegal immigrants; document verification for employment of, penalty.
• HB2329
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned App. sub: Public Safety (Sherwood)
  
  : Drunk driving; mandatory minimum jail time for third offense.
• HB2330
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony may be presented to jury.
• HB2331
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Assault and battery; enhanced penalty if committed against attorney for State.
• HB2332
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0282)
  
  : Obstruction of justice; person who threatens attorney of State guilty of felony.
• HB2333
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB2318-Welch)
  
  : Jury sentencing; prior convictions.
• HB2334
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0645)
  
  : Child labor; allows child under 18 to work at licensed farm winery.
• HB2335
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0283)
  
  : Economic development authority; allows Page County to increase size of board of directors.
• HB2336
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2336)
  
  : Birth certificates; fraudulent use.
• HB2337
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Child abuse; ingestion of drugs by pregnant woman, penalty.
• HB2338
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Stricken from docket by Finance
  
  : Transient occupancy tax; gives each town authority to preempt within town.
• HB2347
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0844)
  
  : Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of witness in criminal case.
• HB2348
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: House sustained Governor's veto
  
  : Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
• HB2790
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Certificate of analysis; right to examine person performing.
• HB2826
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Security and Immigration Compliance Act; public bodies, etc. who intend to contract to register,etc.
• HB2827
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Children; prior adjudications of delinquency.
• HB2830
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0306)
  
  : Divorce; revocation of death benefits, federal preemption.
• HB2831
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0307)
  
  : Transfers to minors act; enables custodian of trust to transfer property without a court order.
• HJ787
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ787ER)
  
  : Commending the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office.
• HJ810
  Introduced: January 25, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ810ER)
  
  : Commending the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
• HJ896
  Introduced: February 12, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ896ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of William A. Truban.
• HJ901
  Introduced: February 12, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : Commending Daniel W. Presgraves and the staff of the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
• HJ902
  Introduced: February 12, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ902ER)
  
  : Commemorating the 275th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.
• HR79
  Introduced: February 22, 2007
  Status: Introduced bill reprinted 076485306
  
  : Commending Daniel W. Presgraves and the staff of the Page County Sheriff's Office.

• HB782
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Triggerman rule; eliminated.
• HB783
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0112)
  
  : School board; referendum in Page County on question of whether should be elected biennially.
• HB785
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Methamphetamine; modification of sentencing guidelines.
• HB1309
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Criminal history records check; juvenile records element in determination of bail..
• HB1310
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1031-Hurt)
  
  : Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
• HB1311
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of person assisting in criminal investigation.
• HB1312
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0930)
  
  : Laser speed determination devices; law-enforcement officer not required to show motorists reading.
• HB1572
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Concealed handgun permits; board of visitors establish university rules and regulations thereof.
• HB1573
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1040-Kilgore)
  
  : Sale of pseudoephedrine by store owner; limits on purchase thereof, penalty.
• HB1589
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0796)
  
  : Family day homes; unlawful to operate family day home if any employee is convicted sex offender.
• HJ143
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Rules
  
  : Interstate Route 81;construction of improvements halted.
• HJ191
  Introduced: January 18, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ191ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Barry Daniel Murphy.
• HJ5022
  Introduced: April 12, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5022ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Charles K. Estes.