Delegate Don Merricks (R-Danville)
| Party | Republican |
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| District | 16: Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part); City of Martinsville (part) [map] | |
| Took Office | January 2008 | |
| Next Election | November 2011 | |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor, Counties, Cities and Towns, Health, Welfare and Institutions, Militia, Police and Public Safety | |
| Website | donmerricks.org | |
| Fundraising | $20,171 cash on hand (From VPAP) | |
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| Copatroning Habits | 80% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 89% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 65% of them are Republicans. | |
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| Bills Passed | 60% in 2009 | |
| Bio | A former banker, he now runs a building supply company, J.W. Squire Company. Holds degrees from Danville Community College and Averett University. Born and raised in Pittsylvania's Mount Hermon. Married with two grown children. |
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| Donor | Sector | Total |
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| House Republican Campaign Cmte | Republican Party committees | $3,850 |
| Cassada Jr, Edward B | Uncoded | $2,500 |
| Virginia Dental Association | Dentists | $2,500 |
| D & W Properties Of Danville Llc | Uncoded | $2,248 |
| Home Builders Association Of Virginia | Residential construction | $2,000 |
| Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association | Liquor wholesalers | $2,000 |
| Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association | Liquor wholesalers | $2,000 |
| Fifth District Republican Cmte | Republican Party committees | $1,767 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | Auto dealers, new & used | $1,759 |
| Hurt, Citizens For Robert | Republican candidate committees | $1,685 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Va. regulators hold hearing on APCo rate hike | Washington ExaminerMarch 16, 2010 |
From Delegate Don Merricks | Martinsville MediaMarch 8, 2010 |
From Delegate Don Merricks | Martinsville MediaMarch 8, 2010 |
From Delegate Don Merricks | Martinsville MediaMarch 1, 2010 |
From Delegate Don MerricksFebruary 22, 2010 |
Chatham Star Tribune: Unprecedented times require courage, leadershipMarch 17, 2010 |
Trading Markets (press release): Turnout low for Appalachian Power hearing: The SCC weighs input from many ...March 17, 2010 |
Trading Markets (press release): Public scarce at public hearing on Appalachian Power rate increase: SCC must ...March 16, 2010 |
BusinessWeek: Va. regulators hold hearing on utility rate hikeMarch 16, 2010 |
WDBJ7.com: WDBJ7 Roanoke News and Weather NRV Lynchburg Danville | UPDATED: Virginia ...March 16, 2010 |
Bills
- HB246Introduced: January 11, 2010: Local government investment pool; limitations.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Appropriations - HB249Introduced: January 11, 2010: School calendar; opening of 2010-2011 school year in Planning Districts 5 and 12.
Status: Left in Education - HB250Introduced: January 11, 2010: Contractors, Board for; raises threshold for Class C contractors license.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 62 (effective 7/1/10) - HB251Introduced: January 11, 2010: Self-defense; person who lawfully occupies dwelling may use degree of force against an intruder.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB854-Morefield) - HB252Introduced: January 11, 2010: Unemployment benefits; waiver of overpayment due to administrative error.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Commerce and Labor - HB253Introduced: January 11, 2010: Registered and practical nurses; licensure qualifications.
Status: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions - HB284Introduced: January 11, 2010: Investment of public funds; removes requirement that public funds must be invested in certificates.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 33 (effective 7/1/10) - HB604Introduced: January 12, 2010: Center for Rural Virginia Board of Trustees; membership.
Status: Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N) - HB605Introduced: January 12, 2010: Housing and Community Development, Board for; powers.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 66 (effective 7/1/10) - HB606Introduced: January 12, 2010: Investor-owned electric utilities; establishes process used by SCC in reviews of rates, etc.
Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (HB1308-Carrico) - HB705Introduced: January 12, 2010: Workers' Compensation Commission; repeals requirement of sending copies of awards by priority mail.
Status: Signed by President - HB1326Introduced: January 22, 2010: Workers' compensation; medical services.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) - HB1384Introduced: February 01, 2010: License tax credit; credit against state license tax liability on certain insurance companies.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Appropriations - HJ49Introduced: January 11, 2010: Unemployment compensation benefits; JLARC to study overpayment as result of errors by VEC.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Commerce and Labor - HJ50Introduced: January 11, 2010: Textile Heritage Week; designating as first week of September 2010, and each succeeding year.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ213Introduced: January 29, 2010: Commending the Chatham High School baseball team.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ214Introduced: January 29, 2010: Commending Brittany Arnn.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ242Introduced: February 04, 2010: Commending Roger Cook.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ462Introduced: March 08, 2010: Commending Gary L. Fitts.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ486Introduced: March 08, 2010: Commending Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- HB1617Introduced: November 19, 2008: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission; extends sunset until July 1, 2014, etc.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0051) - HB1618Introduced: November 19, 2008: Hunting permit, special; issued to patients from veterans or military hospitals.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0005) - HB2102Introduced: January 13, 2009: Pittsylvania County; Board of Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to adopt regulations.
Status: Subject referred by letter to the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries pursuant Senate Rule 20 (L) - HB2103Introduced: January 13, 2009: Charter; Town of Hurt
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0155) - HB2294Introduced: January 14, 2009: Alternative on-site sewage systems; no locality shall prohibit use thereof.
Status: Incorporated by Counties, Cities and Towns (HB1788-Hull) - HB2583Introduced: January 22, 2009: Local government investment pool; limitations.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0654) - HB2643Introduced: January 23, 2009: Economic development entities; extension of performance agreements.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0224) - HB2644Introduced: January 23, 2009: Locksmiths; certain exempt from certification if employed by licensed private security business.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0225) - HJ881Introduced: February 10, 2009: Commending Lindsay Bowman.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ881ER) - HR62Introduced: February 26, 2009: Commending Kent Masonic Lodge No. 305 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR62ER)
- HB455Introduced: January 04, 2008: North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0014) - HB456Introduced: January 04, 2008: Charter; City of Martinsville.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0435) - HB457Introduced: January 04, 2008: Veterinarian & animal licensure; repeals requirement to provide treasurer with rabies information.
Status: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB537-Orrock) - HB458Introduced: January 04, 2008: Correctional facilities, local; City of Danville & Pittsylvania County to enter into jail project.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB460Introduced: January 04, 2008: Off-road motorcycles; limitations on operation.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB1236Introduced: January 09, 2008: Criminal Justice Services, Department of; powers and duties.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0328) - HB1443Introduced: January 15, 2008: Energy generators; streamlined permitting process for those qualified.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0258) - HJ214Introduced: January 11, 2008: Commending Susan Worley.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ214ER)
