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Senator John Watkins
| Party | Republican |
| District | 10: Amelia County (All), Chesterfield County (Part), Cumberland County (Part), Goochland County (Part), Henrico County (Part), Powhatan County (All), Richmond City (Part) [map] |
| Took Office | January 1998 |
| Next Election | November 2011 |
| Committees | Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Commerce and Labor, Finance, Transportation |
| Website | senatorjohnwatkins.com |
| Fundraising | |
| Bills Passed | 66.7% in 2007 |
Recent Mentions on Blogs
alteroffreedom.blogspot.com: Community Meeting (Midlo District)
May 14, 2008
There will be a Community Meeting on Monday May 19th regarding the 2008 General Assembly Session Briefing at the Winfree Memorial Baptist Church located at 13617 Midlothian Tnpk inthe Midlothian District of Chesterfield County. Midlothian Supervisor Dan Gecker (I) State Senator John Watkins (R) *as listed on Chesterfield County Government website will provide constituents with a briefing on the General Assembly 2008 Session. 7PM is the Start....
swacgirl.blogspot.com: Conservatives gaining ground in GOP ... 2nd, 6th, 7th District updates
May 4, 2008
Fred Anderson won the day at the Republican 6th Congressional District convention Saturday in Lexington ... but barely. Endorsed by Congressman Bob Goodlatte and many elected officials (including state Senator Emmett Hanger, Delegates Steve Landes, Chris Saxman, Morgan Griffith), he squeaked out a nine-vote win over challenger Jim Crosby who is current vice chair of the 6th. There is a pattern going on in this area of the state with the electeds endorsing the incumbents ... and then the incum...
powhatan life: : developer john watkins in the news
April 17, 2008
developer john watkins in the news Posted in April 17th, 2008 by c. dickson in virginia politics/govt Have you been in downtown Richmond lately? If I may re-phrase Joni Mitchell, ?FORGET PARADISE AND PUT UP A PARKING DECK!? Lawmakers seek 10-story office tower on Broad St. Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER ~excerpt~ Lawmakers want a 10-story office tower to go up on a long-vacant, state-owned lot on Broad Street, but it?s not clear when it would b...
2008central.net: Clinton Press Release: Campaign Unveils Testimonials from Retired Admirals and Generals Supporting Hillary Clinton to be Commander-in-Chief
March 19, 2008
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 19, 2008] Campaign Unveils Testimonials from Retired Admirals and Generals Supporting Hillary Clinton to be Commander-in-Chief The Clinton Campaign today unveiled a new video of testimonials from retired Admirals and Generals supporting Hillary Clinton to be Commander-in-Chief. ?We face growing threats around the globe. Sen. Clinton is the candidate that we believe is the strongest, most experienced leader,? Rear Admiral David Stone says in the v...
2008central.net: Clinton Press Release: UPDATED TESTIMONIALS: Former Admirals and Generals on Why They Support Hillary Clinton to be Our Next Commander-in-Chief
March 12, 2008
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 12, 2008] UPDATED TESTIMONIALS: Former Admirals and Generals on Why They Support Hillary Clinton to be Our Next Commander-in-Chief More than thirty former admirals and generals, including two former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and five retired officers at the four-star rank have endorsed Hillary Clinton to be our next Commander-in-Chief. Eighteen of these esteemed flag and general officers and other senior national security officials too...
Recent Mentions in the Media
Chesterfield Observer (subscription): Proffers likely to increase about $2500
May 14, 2008
The letter was prompted by Senator John Watkins' (R-Chesterfield) Senate Bill 768 last session, which would have done away with proffers in favor of impact ...
Progress Index: Chesterfield Council on Aging host legislative forum
May 11, 2008
Henry L. Marsh III, Sen. John Watkins, Del. Rosalyn R. Dance and Del. Franklin P. Hall. Call 804-768-7878 to register. Attendees are asked to bring a brown ...
Richmond Times Dispatch: New leaders' 'learning curve'
May 11, 2008
State Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan, whose district encompasses part of the county, says it's too early to tell how the new board will develop.
Daily Telegraph: ALP's rotten moral core
May 10, 2008
, Australia - "There are certain people in the party that knew that the message was given to the Deputy Premier (John Watkins) some weeks before Milton was arrested,'' he ...
Rocky Mountain News: A steamroller called Obama
May 10, 2008
"Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign," he said in a statement. "The election is over, everybody knows ...
Bills
- SB356
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Textbook purchases; permits local school boards to enter into contracts with publishers.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0615) - SB357
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Children's teaching hospital; Board of Education to supervise programs for school-age children.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0151) - SB358
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Virginia Commonwealth University; management agreement with State.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0616) - SB359
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Unemployment compensation; provides benefits based on service in employ of an Indian tribe.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0100) - SB360
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Business Trust Act; reorganizes provisions.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0101) - SB361
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Stream mitigation banks; Henrico County to establish and operate.
Status: Committee substitute printed 083978348-S1 - SB362
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Carbon monoxide detectors; prohibits removal or tampering by tenant installed by landlord.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0617) - SB363
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Automatic sprinkler systems; tax credit for initial installation.
Status: Continued to 2009 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) - SB364
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Bad checks; attorneys for State to establish programs that allow persons to avoid prosecution.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice - SB365
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Turkeys; localities to prohibit hunting with rifle.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) - SB366
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Alcoholic beverage control; creates new nonresident winery distributor license.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N) - SB367
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Forest wardens, special; retirement credits.
Status: Left in Appropriations - SB368
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Disregarding signal to stop; endangerment of operation of law-enforcement officer, penalty.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB368ER) - SB369
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Indigent defendants; right to ex parte hearing for appointment of experts in capital cases.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice - SB370
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Comprehensive highway access management standards; Commissioner to promulgate in phases.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0274) - SB371
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Statewide Rail Plan; Transportation Board to establish.
Status: Left in Transportation - SB519
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Zoning appeals, Board of; petitioner to be awarded reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice - SB520
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Interoperability Executive Committee; established, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0531) - SB689
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Biodiesel and green diesel fuel; definition thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0418) - SB690
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Water Quality Improvement Fund; reimbursment to localities for costs of nutrient removal upgrades.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0572) - SB691
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Towing; regulations for those seeking tow truck authorization documents and provisional changes.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0647) - SB767
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Richmond Metropolitan Authority; revises composition of Board of Directors.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (9-Y 4-N 1-A) - SB768
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Conditional zoning; replaces cash proffer system with system of impact fees.
Status: Committee substitute printed 082076348-H1 - SJ154
Introduced: February 01, 2008: Celebrating the lives of those lost in the Virginia Tech tragedy.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ154ER) - SJ155
Introduced: February 01, 2008: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Order Sons of Italy in America.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ155ER) - SJ187
Introduced: February 12, 2008: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Jason R. Arnette.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ187ER) - SJ188
Introduced: February 12, 2008: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Michael D. Moody, Jr.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ188ER) - SJ220
Introduced: February 22, 2008: Celebrating the life of Keon S. Chi.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ220ER) - SJ221
Introduced: February 22, 2008: Celebrating the life of Sergeant John Carl Osmolski.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ221ER) - SJ229
Introduced: February 26, 2008: Commending Peter Zaino.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ229ER)
- SB80
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Voter registration; copy of application to be maintained at DMV and registration records.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (13-Y 0-N) - SB594
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Fertilizers; regulation thereof.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) - SB643
Introduced: January 17, 2006: Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; includes certain provisions.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) - SB772
Introduced: December 15, 2006: Business, professional and occupational and license (BPOL) tax; motor fuels tax exemption.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0834) - SB866
Introduced: January 08, 2007: State Corporation Commission; property title records.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0771) - SB867
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include Energy Star qualified products.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0817) - SB868
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Localities; gifts, etc. of personal property may be delivered to another government entity in State.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0592) - SB869
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Development rights; county and adjacent city may enter voluntarily into an agreement.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0363) - SB870
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Income tax, corporate; extends sunset provision for machinery & equipment used in recycling process.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593) - SB871
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Photo-monitoring systems; certain counties and cities may establish to enforce traffic light signal.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (SB829-Devolites Davis) - SB1056
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Special Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund; increases discretionary expenditures.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0241) - SB1057
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Enterprise zones; decreases percentage real property investment grants may be awarded.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0242) - SB1058
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Real estate tax; exempts historic landmarks used for commercial or industrial property.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (SB1058) - SB1059
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Secondary highway system; allocation of construction funds.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0153) - SB1060
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Child restraint devices; raises booster seat age, prohibits certain in front seat.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0091) - SB1061
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Fertilizers; regulation thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0563) - SB1062
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Alcoholic beverage control; creates new nonresident winery distributor license.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1062) - SB1289
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Wine and beer; delivery thereof, permits.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0799) - SB1398
Introduced: January 19, 2007: All-terrain vehicles and similar vehicles; local regulation for operating near dwellings.
Status: Referred to Committee on Local Government - SJ394
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Energy Conservation Awareness Week.
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules - SJ417
Introduced: January 12, 2007: Commending Denny Hamlin.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ417ER) - SJ434
Introduced: January 17, 2007: Celebrating the life of Bernard Lawrence Savage.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ434ER) - SJ493
Introduced: February 08, 2007: Commending Frederick P. Parker.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ493ER) - SJ518
Introduced: February 16, 2007: Celebrating the life of John A. Van de Walle.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ518ER)
- SB77
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act; time of disaster, declared state of emergency.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0362) - SB78
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Stock Corporation Act; mergers to form holding companies.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0363) - SB79
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Unemployment Compensation, Commission on; repeals sunset provision.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0476) - SB80
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Voter registration; copy of application to be maintained at DMV and registration records.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (13-Y 0-N) - SB81
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Charter; City of Richmond.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0712) - SB82
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Solid waste containers; requirements for containers carrying nonhazardous waste on State waters.
- SB83
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Trapping; exempts trappers using body grip traps that are completely submerged.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0215) - SB84
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Menhaden; limits on amount harvested annually.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resource" SB85" - SB85
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Retail Sales & Use Tax; gratuities or service charges on meals excluded when calculating.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0568) - SB86
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Transient occupancy tax; imposition for occupancy of any room or space, etc.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0216) - SB87
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Outdoor advertising; vegetation control permit.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0512) - SB88
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Mercury switches in motor vehicles; requires removal prior to their demolition.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0163) - SB89
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Recording devices in motor vehicles; notification required by manufacturer.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0888) - SB90
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Recording devices in motor vehicles; access denial not to affect insurance renewability.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0889) - SB91
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Income tax, corporate and state; production of electricity from renewable resources tax credit.
Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB92
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Museum of Fine Arts; exempts museum from assessment and levy of service charge.
Status: VOTE: (38-Y 0-N) - SB93
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Land Conservation Incentives Act; tax credit.
Status: Failed to pass in Senate - SB373
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Development rights; localities provide for transfer thereof from parcel located in locality.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0573) - SB374
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Single-family dwellings; deletes certain optional provisions regarding clustering thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0903) - SB592
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Open-end management investment company; board of directors to classify unissued shares into classes.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0330) - SB593
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Reinsurance intermediaries and managing general agents; licensure.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0762) - SB594
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Fertilizers; regulation therof.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-NS - SB595
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Retail Sales and Use Tax; refund for exempted entities.
Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - SB597
Introduced: January 11, 2006: License tax, local; separate rate for fuel distributors.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0763) - SB643
Introduced: January 17, 2006: Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; includes certain provisions.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) - SB644
Introduced: January 17, 2006: Water Quality Improvement Fund; disbursement of grant moneys.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0236) - SB645
Introduced: January 17, 2006: Airport fees and charges; limits authority to impose off-site fees.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation - SJ37
Introduced: January 06, 2006: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Italian American Cultural Society of Virginia.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ37ER) - SJ203
Introduced: February 07, 2006: Commending Audrey Hatcher.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ203ER) - SJ204
Introduced: February 07, 2006: Celebrating the life of Jeremiah Jonathan Jewett.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ204ER) - SJ205
Introduced: February 07, 2006: Celebrating the life of Anne Kincaid.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ205ER) - SJ238
Introduced: February 16, 2006: Celebrating the life of William Thomas Rice.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ238ER) - SJ242
Introduced: February 17, 2006: Celebrating the life of United States Marine Sergeant Sean H. Miles.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ242ER) - SJ291
Introduced: March 06, 2006: Recognizing the exceptional service and career of Captain William Clark.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ291ER) - SJ5041
Introduced: June 19, 2006: Commending the Goochland High School baseball team.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5041ER) - SJ5042
Introduced: June 19, 2006: Commending the Monacan High School baseball team.
Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5042ER)
Contact John Watkins
District Office
P.O. Box 159 Midlothian, VA 23113-0159
804-379-2063
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-7510
Room 331 of the General Assembly Building
E-Mail
district10@sov.state.va.us
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Aggregated Bill Poll Results
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Newest Comments
- SB768:
Steve Bowman writes: The proponents of this bill suggest that enactment will allow developers to reduce the prices of the homes they build an... - SB768:
Chesterfield Forum writes: Well put Waldo! It is very interesting how the argument by Mr. Hart is the same “Smoke Screen" that the developers use. ... - SB768:
Waldo Jaquith writes: Waldo, I don't believe you fully understand the proffer system. A builder or developer does not simply "eat" the extra c... - SB768:
John Hart writes: Waldo, I don't believe you fully understand the proffer system. A builder or developer does not simply "eat" the extr... - SB768:
Waldo Jaquith writes: I have one question to ask, "Who actually pays a proffer or an impact fee?" The Answer: We all do. A proffer achie...
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