Recent Mentions on Blogs

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: Scenario Watch: Obama Picks Webb for VP

May 10, 2008
This is the first of a three part series- with both Jim Webb and Tim Kaine being rumored for Vice President to Barack Obama- we will take a look at both potential selections- and then analyze which candidate would be better for Obama nationwide and in Virginia (which may not be the same). ----------------------------------------------------------- There are a lot of things Jim Webb would add to a national Democratic ticket- which I don't need to go over here. But if he was selected- how would...

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May 6, 2008
May Cold War Times Dear Friends and Supporters of The Cold War Museum, The May 1, 2008 issue of the Cold War Times is now posted for viewing online at www.coldwartimes.com. Over the past decade, the Cold War Museum has made great strides in honoring Cold War Veterans and preserving Cold War history. I am writing to provide you with a brief update on the Museum's activities. If this email was sent to you in error, you may remove your email address or update your email address online at www....

luxuriouschoices.blogspot.com: Virginia?s Budget Woes: Explanation or Excuse?

April 28, 2008
By Pauline Wagner, SALT Be patient, keep up your efforts, and wait for the economy to improve. That was the message from northern Virginia legislators to social justice advocates gathered at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington on April 19. The annual Richmond Legislative Wrap-Up session?cosponsored by Social Action Linking Together (SALT), Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH), Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), and Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizat...

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: Gerry Connolly Sucks, Part 2

April 18, 2008
This was written back in September on RK and it was true. It's the #1 reason why now Senator Chap Petersen endorsed Leslie Byrne so quickly. It's also the reason why I will work to defeat every single elected official who endorsed Gerry after he did this....

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April 15, 2008
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Recent Mentions in the Media

Fairfaxtimes.com: Lawmakers agree to disagree with Kaine

May 14, 2008
 - Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Vienna) also has a problem with funds based on real estate sales that he thinks will unduly impact Northern Virginia but pay for roads ...

Vienna/Oakton Connection: ?Obama Factor? Energizes Teenagers

May 14, 2008
SEN. CHAP PETERSEN (D-34) says he understands the reality of young voters who may be excited about certain political figures but lack interest in day-to-day ...

Great Falls Connection: Week in Great Falls

May 14, 2008
State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), state Del. Margie Vanderhye (D-34), Dranesville Supervisor John Foust and TysonsTunnel President Scott A. Monett will ...

Fairfax Connection: Fairfax Gets Three New Councilmembers

May 8, 2008
I look at this as an election in which voters were saying that they are looking for some new voices," said state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), a former council ...

Burke Connection: Saslaw: The New Majority Leader

May 1, 2008
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) said he was "done with politics" until Saslaw convinced him to run against incumbent state Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis last ...

• SB443
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1-Houck) (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
• SB444
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (SB1-Houck) (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motor fuels tax; funding for transportation-related alternatives.
• SB445
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motor fuels tax; funding for transportation-related alternatives.
• SB446
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (3-Y 12-N)
  
  : Clean energy future; electric energy sold to be generated from renewable generation energy sources.
• SB447
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Green Buildings Act; Department of General Services determines when project qualifies for exemption.
• SB448
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Local Government (SB710-Ticer) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Trees; conservation thereof during development process for air quality improvement in localities.
• SB449
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; competitive bidding.
• SB450
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 830 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Slayer statute; insurance company not liable for policies acquired by slayer of decedent.
• SB451
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 757 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Diversion center incarceration program; placement of defendant with Department of Corrections.
• SB452
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0152)
  
  : Campaign contributions; requires PACs report contributions for election of particular candidate.
• SB453
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (3-Y 9-N 2-A)
  
  : Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; increases membership.
• SB454
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of stormwater detention facilities.
• SB455
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Local Government (11-Y 3-N)
  
  : Local government authority; registration of non-owner occupied residential dwellings; civil penalty.
• SB456
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Uniform Statewide Building Code; grading limitations.
• SB457
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Local Government (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Single lot development; developers to provide stormwater management.
• SB458
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Rental inspection districts; removes certain language that expressly rejects construction thereof.
• SB697
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0111)
  
  : Motor vehicle insurance settlement practices; cap on reimbursement for paint and materials.
• SB698
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Read third time and defeated by Senate (14-Y 25-N)
  
  : Motorcycle helmets; penalty for failure to wear a helmet.
• SB699
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 816 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Computation of time; when statute of limitations ends on Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, etc.
• SB726
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0633)
  
  : Freedom of Information Act; exempts from public disclosure certain proprietary records.
• SJ71
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules
  
  : High voltage transmission lines; SCC to require electric utility applying for approval to construct.
• SJ138
  Introduced: January 25, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ138ER)
  
  : Commending Evelyn Aguirre.
• SJ181
  Introduced: February 12, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ181ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Private First Class David H. Sharrett II.
• SJ225
  Introduced: February 25, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Vietnam Anti-Trafficking Day; designating as December 2, 2008 and each succeeding year thereafter.
• SJ230
  Introduced: February 26, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ230ER)
  
  : Commending R. Scott Silverthorne.
• SJ231
  Introduced: February 26, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ231ER)
  
  : Commending Gail C. Lyon.
• SR9
  Introduced: February 25, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR9ER)
  
  : Commending the Republic of Korea and the Korean-American community in Virginia.