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Senator Janet Howell

Photo of Janet Howell
Party Democratic
District 32: Fairfax County (Part) [map]
Took Office January 1992
Next Election November 2011
Committees Courts of Justice, Education and Health, Finance, Privileges and Elections (Chair), Rules
Website janethowell.com
Fundraising $407,032 raised for next election (VPAP)
Bills Passed 62.5% in 2007

Recent Mentions on Blogs

hrblogs.typepad.com: Mental health reform, in full.

April 10, 2008
It's not often that we simply pass along unedited press releases from the governor's office, but this is somewhat illuminating. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Wednesday held a bill signing ceremony to mark the passage of legislation related to the mass shooting at Virginia Tech. During the 2008 session, much attention focused on sweeping reforms to the mental health system, sponsored by Del. Phil Hamilton, R-Newport News, and Sen. Janet Howell, D-Fairfaix. Gun bills also received a good deal of in...

The Conservative V.O.I.C.E ~Voter Outreach to Increase Conservatives in Virginia Elections~: Planned Parenthood?s Favorite Senators

March 19, 2008
Planned Parenthood?s Favorite Senators 19 Mar Posted by ddziok as Abortion, Edd Houck The Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia recently lauded the Senators they view responsible for rejecting the pro-life bills that came before the Assembly this session. Planned Parenthood of Virginia hailed the decision by the House and Senate budget conferees to remove an anti-family planning amendment offered by State Senator Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) to the House Budget bill (HB 30). Senator Cuccinel...

AlexandriaNews: Governor Kaine Announces Legislative and Budget Successes

March 14, 2008
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today highlighted the success of his 2008 legislative agenda, which included major initiatives in mental health reform, economic development, early education, campaign and election reform, consumer protection, public safety, children?s services and environmental protection. As the legislature adjourned sine die, the Governor issued the following statement: ?Over the past two months, we have addressed important legislative issues and faced the daunting task of devel...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Budget deal reached

March 12, 2008
From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: CONFEREES REACH AN AGREEMENT Compromise Budget Avoids Disastrous Changes to Education and Includes Funds for Mental Health, Pre-K, and Alicia?s Law (Richmond, Va.) - Facing budget deficits of nearly $2 billion, the Virginia Budget Conferees announced a deal today on an over $77 billion budget that includes funding for mental health reform, expansion of the Virginia Pre-School Initiative and $1.5 million for Alicia?s Law - a program designed to cr...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Budget deal reached

March 12, 2008
From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: CONFEREES REACH AN AGREEMENT Compromise Budget Avoids Disastrous Changes to Education and Includes Funds for Mental Health, Pre-K, and Alicia?s Law (Richmond, Va.) - Facing budget deficits of nearly $2 billion, the Virginia Budget Conferees announced a deal today on an over $77 billion budget that includes funding for mental health reform, expansion of the Virginia Pre-School Initiative and $1.5 million for Alicia?s Law - a program designed to cr...

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Recent Mentions in the Media

Burke Connection: Bulletin Board

May 15, 2008
Volunteer Awards Reception with OAR of Fairfax County, Inc. State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) will be the keynote speaker, 6:30 pm at the Waterford at Fair ...

Reston Connection: Week in Reston

May 14, 2008
State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) will host the review on Thursday, May 22, at the Reston Regional Library, starting at 6:45 pm The meeting will also honor ...

Virginia Connection Newspapers: VDOT Sets Up Construction Across From Middle School

May 8, 2008
Margi Vanderhye (D-34) and Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) asked VDOT in a separate letter to consider moving the staging area to another location.

RedOrbit: From Tragedy, Common Ground is Found

May 7, 2008
I co-chaired with Sen. Janet Howell a special Senate subcommittee that held public hearings in which citizens gave, in some cases, highly personal and ...

Daily Press: Norment off state crime commission

May 7, 2008
The Rules Committee voted to reappoint two senators: Janet Howell, D-Fairfax County, and Ken Stolle, R-Virginia Beach. But instead of re-appointing Norment, ...

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Bills

Contact Janet Howell

District Office
P.O. Box 2608 Reston, VA 20195-0608
703-709-8283

Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-7532

Room 327 of the General Assembly Building

E-Mail
district32@sov.state.va.us

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Aggregated Bill Poll Results

131 votes

Newest Comments

  • SB590:
    Penny writes: I feel this is a step in the right direction. These kids all think its cool to sleep with these adults and parents have ...
  • SB590:
    L. Lawless writes: Senate version of this bill included a provision which would allow offenders "under 21 and less than 5 years older" than...
  • SB246:
    Alison Hymes writes: With a 9% release rate from involuntary commitment hearings in May of 2007, what exactly is the Senate trying to "fix" b...
  • SB590:
    Julie writes: BJ, I think you hit the target--PREVENTION. Punitive measures in general have proven of no benefit with any criminal act...
  • SB590:
    BJ Watson writes: I am certain that the VA legislators are aware of the drastic cuts in federal money budgeted for these laws over the nex...

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