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Senator Frank Wagner
| Party | Republican |
| District | 7: Virginia Beach City (Part) [map] |
| Took Office | January 2001 |
| Next Election | November 2011 |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services, Transportation |
| Fundraising | |
| Bills Passed | 60.9% in 2007 |
| Bio | Senate Republican party whip, sharing the duty with Sen. Mark Obenshain. |
Recent Mentions on Blogs
blog.vivianpaige.com: Norfolk Budget Advisory Group
April 22, 2008
Perusing the Norfolk Compass Sunday, I ran across a four-page supplement about the budget. What caught my eye was a proposal to have a Budget Advisory Group. It is proposed that the City appoint an advisory group (membership to be drawn from residents, business employees and management) to review City business practices related to: Outreach and communication Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance Approaches for increasing service performance levels Study Time Period - July to Dec...
blog.vivianpaige.com: Norfolk Budget Advisory Group
April 22, 2008
Perusing the Norfolk Compass Sunday, I ran across a four-page supplement about the budget. What caught my eye was a proposal to have a Budget Advisory Group. It is proposed that the City appoint an advisory group (membership to be drawn from residents, business employees and management) to review City business practices related to: Outreach and communication Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance Approaches for increasing service performance levels Study Time Period - July to Dec...
citizentom.wordpress.com: Is There a Plan for Our Energy Future?
April 14, 2008
The Prince William Committee of 100 has planned another timely forum on April 17th. Here is the subject. ?Lights Out In Prince William : Is There A Plan For Our Energy Future?? Is Northern Virginia facing the prospect of blackouts? If so, is importing power from West Virginia the answer? Or, is the answer more natural gas fueled power generation in Virginia? Coal? Nuclear? How much can conservation reduce energy demand in the Commonwealth? How should Virginia balance new power generation...
citizentom.wordpress.com: Is There a Plan for Our Energy Future?
April 14, 2008
The Prince William Committee of 100 has planned another timely forum on April 17th. Here is the subject. ?Lights Out In Prince William : Is There A Plan For Our Energy Future?? Is Northern Virginia facing the prospect of blackouts? If so, is importing power from West Virginia the answer? Or, is the answer more natural gas fueled power generation in Virginia? Coal? Nuclear? How much can conservation reduce energy demand in the Commonwealth? How should Virginia balance new power generation...
VB Dems : Forward Thinking Legislators?
April 10, 2008
Forward Thinking Legislators? Who da? thunk?! But as Delegate Joe Bouchard remarked at last night?s Legislative Wrap-up sponsored by the Council of Civic Organizations, ?Nothing?s set in stone?. Yes, the bulk of the discussion centered around transportation funding and the lack thereof. But a glimmer of hope arose as Andrew Jackson finally was called upon to ask his question to the Beach delegation. ?Where?s the vision??, he asked. This provided Sen. Frank Wagner an opportunity to jump off h...
Recent Mentions in the Media
Richmond.com: Environmental Center Claims Victory on Mining Bill
May 2, 2008
The measure was sponsored by Sen. Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach. "Due to the unique nature of uranium mining and the enduring environmental impacts, ...
Trading Markets (press release): AEP says proposed clean-coal plant much needed
April 21, 2008
... we're going to have to be able to generate electricity within the confines of our own state," said Sen. Frank Wagner, a Virginia Beach Republican, ...
The Virginian-Pilot: Proposal would open Norfolk's budget process to public
April 20, 2008
It was led by former Beach Councilman Linwood Branch and included Del. Terrie Suit, R-Virginia Beach, and state Sen. Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach.
Bills
- SB317
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Income tax, state; Certified EarthCraft House tax credit.
Status: Left in Finance - SB318
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Wind Underwriting Association; established.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) - SB319
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Technology Research Fund; adds sensor sciences to eligible research programs.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0527) - SB320
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Solar energy collection devices; covenants restricting.
Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate - SB321
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Energy electric generating facilities; DEQ to consult with others to consider environmental impact.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0528) - SB322
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Electric Utility Restructuring Act; defines municipal solid waste as source of renewable energy.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0272) - SB323
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Alcoholic mixed beverages; restaurant licensee food sale requirement.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) - SB324
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Utility Facilities Act; renewable energy facilities.
Status: Impact statement from SCC (SB324) - SB325
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Credit reports; authorizes armed services members and spouses to freeze.
Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB576-Saslaw) (15-Y 0-N) - SB326
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Career and technical education; industry certification and State licensure.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0150) - SB523
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Ballots, paper & machine; write-in votes will be counted if last name is spelled correctly.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Privileges and Elections (11-Y 0-N) - SB524
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Hunting on Sunday; allows hunting thereon.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N) - SB525
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Uranium Mining Commission; established, report.
Status: Tabled in Rules - SB680
Introduced: January 14, 2008: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs; aligns state's requirements with federal.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 767 (effective 7/1/08) - SB712
Introduced: January 16, 2008: Cap and trade system for NOx and SO2; nonattainment areas.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) - SB760
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Veterans services; Dept. to establish guidelines for eligibility for domiciled veterans, etc.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 768 (effective 7/1/08) - SB798
Introduced: March 03, 2008: Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; establishes certain state taxes and fees with revenues.
Status: Left in Finance - SJ243
Introduced: February 27, 2008: Celebrating the life of Bishop John Gimenez.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ243ER)
- SB256
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N) - SB727
Introduced: January 30, 2006: Disabled veterans, special; certification of businesses owned thereby.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) - SB1139
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Administrative Process Act; amends by renumbering provisions of various codes.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0916) - SB1140
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Scrap metal processors; establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal thereby.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0917) - SB1141
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Charter; City of Virginia Beach.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0725) - SB1142
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Dealer's license plates; allowable uses thereof.
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation - SB1143
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Utility Transfers Act; telephone companies.
Status: Stricken from docket by Commerce and Labor - SB1144
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Incident management; VDOT vehicles are exempt from certain provisions.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0918) - SB1145
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Veterans Services, Department of; implement program to certify business owner holds certain status.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0787) - SB1146
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Neighborhood Assistance Act; eligibility requirements.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0788) - SB1147
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Diploma, advanced technical; Board of Education to establish requirements therefor.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0919) - SB1148
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Standards of Quality; local school boards report number of career & technical education completers.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0056) - SB1149
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Alcoholic beverage control; ABC Board has authority to sell products with distilled spirits.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0726) - SB1150
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Electric utilities; collection of fines assessed by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Status: Assigned C&L sub: Utility Bills - SB1151
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Machinery and tools tax; provides uniform statewide statutory classification for idle machinery.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0159) - SB1152
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Energy Policy Act of 2006; appropriations for certain funds.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0789) - SB1351
Introduced: January 16, 2007: Public utility facilities; approval thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0801) - SB1353
Introduced: January 16, 2007: Child day-care regulations; establishes staff-to-child ratios thereof.
Status: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services - SB1354
Introduced: January 16, 2007: Occupational safety and health; civil penalties.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1354) - SB1396
Introduced: January 19, 2007: Offshore energy resources; exploratory, etc. activity of submerged lands off Atlantic shoreline.
Status: Failed to pass in House - SB1418
Introduced: January 19, 2007: First Landing State Park; Department of Conservation and Recreation to lease portion thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0174) - SJ385
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Fuel-efficient vehicles and transportation funding; joint subcommittee to study.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ385ER) - SJ386
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Constitutional amendment; exempts real estate taxes for persons 65 or older, and totally disabled.
Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- SB255
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Confidentiality of documents; establish protections for materials obtained by SCC.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0312) - SB256
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N) - SB257
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Child day program; exemption from licensure for programs of recreational activities.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0725) - SB258
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Machinery and tools tax; method of valuation for federal income tax purposes.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB259
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Higher educational institutions; to report assignment of any intellectual property interests.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0899) - SB260
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Idle machinery and tools tax; certain exemptions.
Status: G Vetoed by Governor - SB261
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Manufacturing Development Commission; created, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0900) - SB262
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Virginia Energy Plan; created.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0939) - SB326
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Alcoholic beverage; sale of tastings of wine or beer.
Status: Stricken from docket by Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N) - SB327
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Alcoholic beverage; mixed beverage restaurant licenses.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0731) - SB328
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Alcoholic beverages; gift of samples by licensees.
Status: Stricken from docket by Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N) - SB329
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Transportation construction and maintenance; revises allocation system.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (SJ60-Williams) (15-Y 0-N) - SB487
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Health insurance; State to support federal efforts to encourage pooling thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0910) - SB614
Introduced: January 12, 2006: Interstate Transportation Compact; created.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0917) - SB615
Introduced: January 12, 2006: Child Day Care Regulations; establishes staff-to-child ratios.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Rehabilitation and Social Services (7-Y 6-N) - SB616
Introduced: January 12, 2006: Electrical transmission facilities; satisfies local zoning requirements.
Status: Fiscal impact statement from SCC (SB616) - SB720
Introduced: January 27, 2006: Highway user fees; localities may establish.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0924) - SB727
Introduced: January 30, 2006: Disabled veterans, special; certification of businesses owned thereby.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) - SJ184
Introduced: January 30, 2006: Interstate Route 95; construction and operation of controlled access highway as alternative thereto.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ184ER) - SJ5003
Introduced: March 28, 2006: Commending the Virginia Wesleyan College men's basketball team.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5003ER)
Contact Frank Wagner
District Office
P.O. Box 68008 Virginia Beach, VA 23471
757-671-2250
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-7507
Room 312 of the General Assembly Building
E-Mail
district07@sov.state.va.us
Tag Cloud
Aggregated Bill Poll Results
126 votes
Newest Comments
- SB525:
Irish writes: This isn't about nuclear power. Never has been. This is about attempts to operate a uranium mining and milling facility ... - SB525:
just breaking it down for you... writes: Thank you Brian. Bravo. I do live in/around the Coles Hill Deposit and they are simply drilling to find out the amount o... - SB525:
guard our resources writes: What's so disturbing is that VUI has already broken ground, so to say, by state-OK'd exploratory drilling. More disturbi... - SB525:
Brian writes: Nice try but no, the paper is not a "goof"- its an article by a professor of physics published in a scientific journal. ... - SB525:
guard our resources writes: There are a lot of reasons why uranium shouldn't be mined so very closely to residents' homes, and the potential for con...
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