Senator Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)
| Party | Republican |
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| District | 15: Amherst County (Part), Appomattox County (All), Brunswick County (Part), Buckingham County (Part), Charlotte County (All), Cumberland County (Part), Fluvanna County (All), Halifax County (All), Lunenberg County (Part); Mecklenburg County (All); Prince Edward County (All) [map] | |
| Took Office | January 2000 | |
| Next Election | November 2011 | |
| Committees | Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education and Health, General Laws and Technology, Local Government | |
| Website | frankmruff.com | |
| Fundraising | $30,000 cash on hand (From VPAP) | |
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| Copatroning Habits | 62% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 60% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 56% of them are Republicans. | |
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| Bills Passed | 33.3% in 2009 | |
| Donor | Sector | Total |
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| Virginia Senate Republican Leadership Trust | Republican Party committees | $4,240 |
| Virginia Dental Association | Dentists | $4,000 |
| Dominion | Energy production & distribution | $3,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | Hospitals | $3,014 |
| Virginia Optometric Association | Optometrists & ophthalmologists | $2,500 |
| Osborn, Kelley Irby | Uncoded | $2,250 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | Commercial banks & bank holding companies | $2,200 |
| Tenaska Virginia Partners | Uncoded | $2,000 |
| Moorman, Michael F | Uncoded | $2,000 |
| Virginia Association Of Realtors | Real estate | $1,792 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Va. War Memorial compromises go to conference committeeMarch 4, 2010 |
McDonnell Makes His First Economic Development AnnouncementFebruary 26, 2010 |
UPDATED: Twin Lakes State Park May Remain OpenFebruary 23, 2010 |
Legislators target K-12 schools in budget cuts - CollegiateTimes.comFebruary 22, 2010 |
Tidewater News | Indian tribes gain favor of General AssemblyFebruary 20, 2010 |
The Virginian-Pilot: Va. Senate panel rejects two-tier veterans memorialMarch 4, 2010 |
Brookneal Union Star: Red Oak lumber company receives 3 grants for expansionMarch 3, 2010 |
Gazette Virginian: Cutting The ArtsMarch 3, 2010 |
Gazette Virginian: Red Oak Facility Adding 25 JobsMarch 1, 2010 |
Brookneal Union Star: Charlotte County shows support of School BoardFebruary 26, 2010 |
Bills
- SB317Introduced: January 12, 2010: Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee; removes cap on reappointments for nonlegislative citizens.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB317ER) - SB318Introduced: January 12, 2010: Subdivision ordinance; dedication of public improvements.
Status: Signed by President - SB319Introduced: January 12, 2010: Child support; court may order continuation for child over age 18 who is attending college.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (13-Y 1-N) - SB320Introduced: January 12, 2010: Law-enforcement officials; Class 6 felony when falsely summoning or gives false report to officials.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB322Introduced: January 12, 2010: Clarksville-Boydton Airport Commission; name changed to Lake Country Airport Commission.
Status: Signed by President - SB323Introduced: January 12, 2010: Education, Secretary of; name changed to Secretary of Education and Workforce Development.
Status: Stricken from docket by Education - SB324Introduced: January 12, 2010: Charter; Town of Amherst.
Status: Signed by President - SB454Introduced: January 13, 2010: College Building Authority; acquire credit enhancements to secure payment of bonds issued.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB656Introduced: January 20, 2010: Property tax, local; separate classification for renewable energy manufacturing tangible property.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (SB656ER) - SB657Introduced: January 20, 2010: Income tax, corporate; renewable energy products tax credit.
Status: Continued to 2011 in Appropriations - SB658Introduced: January 20, 2010: Historically underutilized business zones (HUB zones); established.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB658S1) - SB692Introduced: January 22, 2010: Probate tax; establishes tax on recordation of list of heirs, etc.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (SB692ER) - SJ127Introduced: January 22, 2010: Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe; extending state recognition thereto, representation on VCI.
Status: House amendment agreed to by Senate - SJ176Introduced: February 12, 2010: Commending Patricia Picard Cormier.
Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote - SJ190Introduced: February 18, 2010: Commending the Central Virginia Community Health Center on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
- SB1370Introduced: January 14, 2009: Branding of titles; title for repaired or rebuilt vehicle shall be printed on title.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N) - SB1371Introduced: January 14, 2009: Land exchange; exchange of parcels of land between Departments of Conservation & Rec. & Forestry.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0689) - SB1372Introduced: January 14, 2009: Workers' compensation insurance; SCC establishes a mechanism for merger.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0285) - SB1373Introduced: January 14, 2009: Property owned by locality; service charge levied when property in boundary of another locality.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (SB1175-Watkins) (16-Y 0-N) - SB1374Introduced: January 14, 2009: Polygraph examiners; only a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer shall operate device.
Status: Senate sustained Governor's veto - SB1375Introduced: January 14, 2009: Charter; Town of Clarksville.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630) - SB1376Introduced: January 14, 2009: Unemployment compensation; eliminates requirement that applicants wait one week for benefits.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 0-N) - SB1480Introduced: January 21, 2009: Life insurance policies; delivery method.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0299) - SB1481Introduced: January 21, 2009: Criminal cases; allows circuit court clerk to assess local fee of up to 10% of total fees charged.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - SB1535Introduced: January 23, 2009: Planning district commissions; designates Planning District Commissions 1, 2, and 13.
Status: Reenrolled bill text (SB1535ER2) - SB1536Introduced: January 23, 2009: Subdivision ordinances; landlocked property.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Local Government (15-Y 0-N) - SJ422Introduced: February 06, 2009: Commending Sandra Moss.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ422ER) - SJ423Introduced: February 06, 2009: Celebrating the life of Corporal Jonathan T. Yale.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ423ER) - SR34Introduced: February 28, 2009: Commending Mano Talaiver.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR34ER) - SR35Introduced: February 28, 2009: Commending Jean Clary Bagley.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR35ER)
- SB98Introduced: January 02, 2008: Longwood University; increases number of members of Board of Visitors.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0399) - SB99Introduced: January 02, 2008: Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds therefor in certain counties, cities, and towns.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0608) - SB252Introduced: January 08, 2008: Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0269) - SB253Introduced: January 08, 2008: Employment Commission; employment stabilization.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0098) - SB254Introduced: January 08, 2008: Staunton River State Park; authorizes 20-foot wide easement across portion.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0270) - SB459Introduced: January 09, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions for nonprofit entities exempt from federal income taxes.
Status: Left in Finance - SB460Introduced: January 09, 2008: Charter; Town of Brodnax.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0105) - SB668Introduced: January 10, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain computer.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 764 (effective 7/1/08) - SB695Introduced: January 16, 2008: Retirement System; benefits for local school superintendents.
Status: Left in Appropriations - SB756Introduced: January 18, 2008: Virginia Career Readiness Certificate Program; created, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0243) - SB757Introduced: January 18, 2008: Elections; town election polling places and processes
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0113) - SB758Introduced: January 18, 2008: License plates, special; issuance to family members of certain persons killed in military service.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N) - SB759Introduced: January 18, 2008: Concealed handgun permits; access to permittee information.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB529-Houck) (13-Y 0-N) - SB794Introduced: February 01, 2008: Clarksville-Boydton Airport Commission; authorized to issue bonds.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0421) - SJ24Introduced: January 02, 2008: Dyslexia Awareness Month; designating as October 2008, and each succeeding year thereafter.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ24ER) - SJ124Introduced: January 17, 2008: Commending the Town of Kenbridge on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ124ER) - SR12Introduced: March 06, 2008: Commending Charles Reamy.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR12ER)
- SB492Introduced: January 11, 2006: Easements; land locked parcels.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) - SB667Introduced: January 19, 2006: Carbon monoxide detectors; required in certain rental dwelling units in State.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) - SB800Introduced: January 03, 2007: Criminal history record information; consent of person for whom data is being obtained.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0361) - SB801Introduced: January 03, 2007: Reckless driving; raises speed that constitutes regardless of speed limit.
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation - SB802Introduced: January 03, 2007: Law Officers' Retirement System; provides supplemental allowance currently paid to certain members.
Status: Impact statement from VRS (SB802) - SB803Introduced: January 03, 2007: License plates, special; issuance honoring Robert E. Lee.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0235) - SB804Introduced: January 03, 2007: Easements; landlocked parcels.
Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - SB811Introduced: January 04, 2007: Transient occupancy tax; authorizes Amherst County to impose.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0767) - SB812Introduced: January 04, 2007: Revenue-sharing funds; for highway systems in certain.
Status: Referred to Committee on Appropriations - SB813Introduced: January 04, 2007: School superintendents; retirement benefits.
Status: Assigned App. sub: Compensation and Retirement (Putney) - SB1074Introduced: January 09, 2007: Single-family dwellings; localities to designate portion of undeveloped land for clustering.
Status: Senate sustained Governor's veto - SB1075Introduced: January 09, 2007: Literary Fund; amount of loans available to school division.
Status: Referred to Committee on Education - SB1076Introduced: January 09, 2007: Disabled persons; authorizes Department of Forestry, et al., to adopt hunting, etc. regulations.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1076) - SB1077Introduced: January 09, 2007: Carbon monoxide detector; Board of Housing & Community Development to install in dwelling units.
Status: Letter sent to Housing Study Commission - SB1078Introduced: January 09, 2007: Tourism Authority; powers and duties of the Executive Director.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0779) - SB1336Introduced: January 15, 2007: Health insurance; issuer to provide accurate utilization data.
Status: Impact statement from SCC (SB1336) - SB1347Introduced: January 16, 2007: Guardian ad litem; petition for appointment thereof examined by physician before being appointed.
Status: Rereferred to Courts of Justice - SJ89Introduced: January 11, 2006: Constitutional amendment; assessments of real property and tax rates (first reference).
Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N) - SJ334Introduced: January 04, 2007: Financial Aid Awareness Month.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ334ER) - SJ335Introduced: January 04, 2007: Net lottery profits; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study distribution thereof.
Status: Requires 2/3 affirmative votes for passage - SJ425Introduced: January 16, 2007: Constitutional amendment; assessments of real property (first reference).
Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - SJ504Introduced: February 14, 2007: Celebrating the life of Howard Garth Goben.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ504ER) - SJ505Introduced: February 14, 2007: Celebrating the life of Josephine Marshall.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ505ER) - SJ506Introduced: February 14, 2007: Celebrating the life of James Woodrow Wilkerson.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ506ER)
- SB50Introduced: January 03, 2006: License plates, special; honoring Robert E. Lee.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (SB617-Mims) - SB51Introduced: January 03, 2006: Local gov't; voluntary settlements that provide for annexation take effect by certain date.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0212) - SB52Introduced: January 03, 2006: Occoneechee State Park; lease extended.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0039) - SB53Introduced: January 03, 2006: Speed limits; increases maximum speed on Interstate Route 85.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0213) - SB54Introduced: January 03, 2006: Southern Virginia Higher Education Center; modifies membership of board of trustees.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0160) - SB70Introduced: January 06, 2006: Income taxes, state; payments to producers of quota tobacco and tobacco quota holders.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0214) - SB492Introduced: January 11, 2006: Easements; land locked parcels.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) - SB493Introduced: January 11, 2006: State contracts; requires bidders to disclose country of origin of goods, insurance, etc.
Status: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (SB493) - SB494Introduced: January 11, 2006: Chief Workforce Development Officer; Governor to serve as or designate senior staff member.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0751) - SB495Introduced: January 11, 2006: Law Officers' Retirement System; supplemental allowance.
Status: Left in Appropriations - SB527Introduced: January 11, 2006: Meherrin River; portion in Brunswick County designated as state scenic river.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0044) - SB667Introduced: January 19, 2006: Carbon monoxide detectors; required in certain rental dwelling units in State.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) - SB668Introduced: January 19, 2006: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission; changes sunset date.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0381) - SB669Introduced: January 19, 2006: Motor carrier transportation contracts; indemnification clauses.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0237) - SB689Introduced: January 20, 2006: Workforce Council; change in membership.
Status: G Vetoed by Governor - SJ35Introduced: January 03, 2006: Commending Angie Wilkerson.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ35ER) - SJ89Introduced: January 11, 2006: Constitutional amendment; assessments of real property and tax rates (first reference).
Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N) - SJ154Introduced: January 18, 2006: Celebrating the life of Jerome Junius Booker, Sr.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ154ER) - SJ212Introduced: February 10, 2006: Celebrating the life of Lacey Virginia Barkley Harrison.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ212ER) - SJ298Introduced: March 06, 2006: Commending Estes Express Lines on its 75th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ298ER) - SR16Introduced: February 28, 2006: Commending FIRST Robotics.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR16ER) - SR17Introduced: February 28, 2006: Commending the Town of Clarksville.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR17ER) - SR18Introduced: February 28, 2006: Commending Sarah Terry.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR18ER)
