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Senator Brandon Bell
| Party | Republican |
| District | 22: Botetourt County (All), Montgomery County (Part), Radford City (All), Roanoke County (Part), Salem City (All) [map] |
| Took Office | January 2004 |
| Left Office | January 2006 |
| Website | senatorbell.com |
| Bio |
Recent Mentions on Blogs
verynewsboom15: ali vincent
September 19, 2008
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MASON CONSERVATIVE: A Question of Succession
August 20, 2008
Brandon Bell puts up some good thoughts here on what happens should Tim Kaine roll out to be Obama's VP. The interesting part comes in the discussion about what happens to the lieutenant governor's office should a vacancy occur. Sen. Bell writes well, but on the assumption that there will be a special election. One of the commentators in the post wrote this: § 24.2-212. Discharge of duties when office of Lieutenant Governor vacant. When a vacancy occurs in the office of Lieutenant Governor,...
The Roanoke Times: SWoCo: Roanoke Valley GOP holds Family Barbecue
July 28, 2008
Roanoke Valley GOP holds Family Barbecue Roanoke Valley Republicans gathered together this past weekend to enjoy in some of Henry's Memphis BBQ and live music by Marie Miller at the Roanoke Valley GOP Family Barbecue. Those who attended had the opportunity to meet their local elected officials, eat BBQ, listen to music, kid's games at the C. Darrell Shell Park behind Penn Forest Elementary School on Merriman Road in Southwest Roanoke County. "It's a good way to bring awareness of the parti...
The right-wing liberal: Brandon Bell tells it like it is
July 9, 2008
The former State Senator and often sparring partner to yours truly posts an open letter to the Governor and the leaders in the General Assembly. Here?s the first key excerpt (Roanoke Red Zone): While I no longer have a vote as a member of the Senate, I believe my past service gives me a unique perspective on this issue. It is my firm belief that a solution can be found. I am writing to offer my thoughts on how we can achieve it. As I said, doing nothing is not an option. So is raising taxes...
farewellfrank.blogspot.com: Meet Frank Wolf's Party
July 2, 2008
From the DPVA: Meet the New Republican Party of Virginia: Now Even More Extreme Frederick's recent hiring decisions show right-wing takeover of RPV RICHMOND -- It's been a month since Del. Jeff Frederick's election to Chairman of the Virginia GOP, and his moves since have quickly lived up to what pundits like Larry Sabato have called the party's "complete takeover by the far-right." [Southern Political Report, 6/8/08] Now that Frederick has nearly finished cleaning house and assembling his ne...
Recent Mentions in the Media
CBC.ca: Sens assign five players to AHL affiliate
September 27, 2008
, Canada - (Getty Images) Forward Brad Isbister and defenceman Brandon Bell headline five Ottawa Senators players sent down to the team's AHL affiliate in Binghamton, ...
WHQR Public Radio: Incumbent Trailing Challenger in North Carolina Senate Race
September 24, 2008
But the low-income requirements leave most students who need the help, like clinical research major Brandon Bell, ineligible for the grant.
Bills
- SB263
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Triennial census or statistical survey; school divisions option of choosing.
Status: Left in Education - SB598
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Motor vehicle equity loans; penalties.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 1-N) - SB783
Introduced: December 22, 2006: Speed limits; analysis of accident and law-enforcement data required before increasing.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0544) - SB784
Introduced: December 22, 2006: License plates, special; issuance to members of American Poolplayers Association.
Status: Left in Transportation - SB785
Introduced: December 22, 2006: Income tax, state; increases deduction for prepaid tuition contract, etc. with College Savings Plan.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0942) - SB1161
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Smoke Free Air Act; created.
Status: Left in General Laws - SB1162
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Radford University; increases board of visitors.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0727) - SB1163
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Transportation Trust Fund; additional sources of revenues.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1163) - SB1164
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Alcoholic beverage control; small wine producer distribution license.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1164) - SB1369
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Freedom of Information Act; expands current record & meeting exemptions for retirement systems.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0739) - SB1370
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Trooper Ricky Marshall McCoy Memorial Bridge; designating as I-95 bridge over Route 635.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0173) - SB1371
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Alcoholic beverage control; preference for small farm wineries.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0820) - SB1372
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Criminal justice training academy; Roanoke County to charge fees to support its participation.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1372) - SB1373
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Roanoke County Sheriff's Office; authorized to withdraw from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1373) - SJ326
Introduced: December 22, 2006: Consumption of goods and services; joint subcommittee to study viability of fair tax thereon.
Status: VOTE: REJECTED #2 (45-Y 54-N) - SJ433
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Commending the Hidden Valley High School women's varsity soccer team
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ433ER) - SJ451
Introduced: January 23, 2007: Celebrating the life of Helen Talbert Huber.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ451ER)
- SB263
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Triennial census or statistical survey; school divisions option of choosing.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Education - SB264
Introduced: January 10, 2006: College Savings Plan; income tax deductions and sales of prepaid tuition contracts.
Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB265
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Political campaign advertisements; increases civil penalty.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0802) - SB266
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Identity theft; consumer authorized to freeze access to his credit report.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - SB596
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Relief of the Rainbow Forest Recreation Association.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Finance (14-Y 0-N) - SB598
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Motor vehicle equity loans; penalties.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 1-N) - SB624
Introduced: January 13, 2006: Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund; Fund includes dam safety, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0765) - SB648
Introduced: January 17, 2006: Indoor Clean Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalty.
Status: Left in General Laws - SB5018
Introduced: May 12, 2006: Income tax, individual; State Treasurer to return general funds to certain taxpayers.
Status: Left in Finance - SJ155
Introduced: January 18, 2006: Commending the Cave Spring High School girls' volleyball team.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ155ER) - SJ299
Introduced: March 06, 2006: Commending J.J. Redick.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ299ER) - SJ5070
Introduced: September 27, 2006: Commending Donna Reynolds.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5070ER) - SJ5071
Introduced: September 27, 2006: Celebrating the life of Corporal Eric Evine Sutphin.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5071ER)
Contact Brandon Bell
District Office
P.O. Box 21485 Roanoke, VA 24018
540-777-1541
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-7522
Room 314 of the General Assembly Building
E-Mail
district22@sov.state.va.us
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Aggregated Bill Poll Results
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