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Senator Chap Petersen
| Party | Democratic |
| District | 34: Fairfax City (All), Fairfax County (Part) [map] |
| Took Office | January 2008 |
| Next Election | November 2011 |
| Committees | General Laws and Technology, Privileges and Elections, Rehabilitation and Social Services, Transportation |
| Age | 40 |
| Website | fairfaxsenator.com |
| Bio | Attorney practicing business law with Surovell, Markle, Isaacs & Levy, PLC. Fairfax native. Elected to Fairfax City Council in 1998. Member of the House of Delegates from 2001-5, resigned his seat to seek unsuccessfully the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor. Graduate of the University of Virginia and Williams College. Married with three children. |
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...
cold-war-veterans-blog.blogspot.com:
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
Dear Friends and Supporters of The Cold War Museum, The Winter/Spring 2008 issue of the Cold War Times is now posted for viewing online at www.coldwartimes.com. If this email was sent to you in error, you may remove your email address or update your email address online at www.coldwartimes.com. I would like to thank Lorton Self Storage for sponsoring this issue of the Cold War Times. If you live in the Northern Virginia area, please keep Lorton Self Storage in mind for your storage needs. ...
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 ...
Bills
- SB443
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1-Houck) (14-Y 0-N) - SB444
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Motor fuels tax; funding for transportation-related alternatives.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (SB1-Houck) (16-Y 0-N) - SB445
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Motor fuels tax; funding for transportation-related alternatives.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N) - SB446
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Clean energy future; electric energy sold to be generated from renewable generation energy sources.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (3-Y 12-N) - SB447
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Green Buildings Act; Department of General Services determines when project qualifies for exemption.
Status: Left in General Laws - SB448
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Trees; conservation thereof during development process for air quality improvement in localities.
Status: Incorporated by Local Government (SB710-Ticer) (15-Y 0-N) - SB449
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Public-Private Transportation Act; competitive bidding.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N) - SB450
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Slayer statute; insurance company not liable for policies acquired by slayer of decedent.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 830 (effective 7/1/08) - SB451
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Diversion center incarceration program; placement of defendant with Department of Corrections.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 757 (effective 7/1/08) - SB452
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Campaign contributions; requires PACs report contributions for election of particular candidate.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0152) - SB453
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; increases membership.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (3-Y 9-N 2-A) - SB454
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of stormwater detention facilities.
Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L) - SB455
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Local government authority; registration of non-owner occupied residential dwellings; civil penalty.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Local Government (11-Y 3-N) - SB456
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Uniform Statewide Building Code; grading limitations.
Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L) - SB457
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Single lot development; developers to provide stormwater management.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Local Government (15-Y 0-N) - SB458
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Rental inspection districts; removes certain language that expressly rejects construction thereof.
Status: Continued to 2009 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) - SB697
Introduced: January 16, 2008: Motor vehicle insurance settlement practices; cap on reimbursement for paint and materials.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0111) - SB698
Introduced: January 16, 2008: Motorcycle helmets; penalty for failure to wear a helmet.
Status: Read third time and defeated by Senate (14-Y 25-N) - SB699
Introduced: January 16, 2008: Computation of time; when statute of limitations ends on Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, etc.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 816 (effective 7/1/08) - SB726
Introduced: January 17, 2008: Freedom of Information Act; exempts from public disclosure certain proprietary records.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0633) - SJ71
Introduced: January 09, 2008: High voltage transmission lines; SCC to require electric utility applying for approval to construct.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules - SJ138
Introduced: January 25, 2008: Commending Evelyn Aguirre.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ138ER) - SJ181
Introduced: February 12, 2008: Celebrating the life of Private First Class David H. Sharrett II.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ181ER) - SJ225
Introduced: February 25, 2008: Vietnam Anti-Trafficking Day; designating as December 2, 2008 and each succeeding year thereafter.
Status: Left in Rules - SJ230
Introduced: February 26, 2008: Commending R. Scott Silverthorne.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ230ER) - SJ231
Introduced: February 26, 2008: Commending Gail C. Lyon.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ231ER) - SR9
Introduced: February 25, 2008: Commending the Republic of Korea and the Korean-American community in Virginia.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR9ER)
Contact Chap Petersen
District Office
P.O. Box 1066
Fairfax, VA 22038
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
E-Mail
info@fairfaxsenator.com
Tag Cloud
Aggregated Bill Poll Results
32 votes
Newest Comments
- SB446:
Glenn Short writes: It's obvious that VA politicians who voted against this bill are immune to bad air and toxins of any kind. They are a pe... - SB446:
rick kennerly writes: it is important to support this bill, even though it does not go as far as some would like. Those of us in the communit... - SB698:
Alison Hymes writes: Depends if you're on the transplant list or not :). Wear your helmet if you don't want to be a donor before your time.... - SB698:
Marylin writes: Bad, Bad bill - SB451:
Bill Twine writes: This is a good bill. All too often Judges ignore diversion and detention center options when considering probation viol...
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