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...

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, ...

• SB58
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Emergency custody order; renewal.
• SB59
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Community services board; requires employee that prepared report to attend hearing.
• SB60
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Involuntary commitment; criteria.
• SB61
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398)
  
  : Nutrition and physical activity best practices database; Department of Education to develop.
• SB62
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Voter registration; procedures for applications and receipts.
• SB63
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0034)
  
  : Nursing, Board of; membership.
• SB64
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Community services board; adds crisis stabilization, outpatient, etc. to list of core services.
• SB65
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice
  
  : Community criminal justice boards; membership.
• SB66
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB81-Cuccinelli) (13-Y 0-N)
  
  : Emergency custody; who may accept custody.
• SB67
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0139)
  
  : Inpatient treatment; parental admission of minors incapable of giving consent.
• SB68
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0140)
  
  : Involuntary commitment petition; dismissal or withdrawal.
• SB69
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee without providing reason.
• SB70
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Committee substitute printed 087666248-S1
  
  : Sample ballots; Board of Elections shall assign different color to each political party.
• SB71
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Transportation Commissioner; contracts for grounds keeping, mowing, etc. on highways in Reston.
• SB72
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0035)
  
  : Breast tumor treatment; repeals requirement that patient sign consent form.
• SB73
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0606)
  
  : License plates, special; issuance marking sesquicentennial of Civil War.
• SB74
  Introduced: December 21, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0338)
  
  : Crimes Against Minors and Sex Offender Registry; use of data by SAVIN.
• SB243
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (SB38-Deeds) (11-Y 0-N)
  
  : Redistricting Commission; created.
• SB244
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB244ER)
  
  : Magistrates; reforms system by transferring appointment and supervisory responsibilities.
• SB245
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB276-Cuccinelli) (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Psychiatric inpatient treatment of minors; timing of petition and hearing.
• SB246
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Involuntary commitment; establishes new standards for outpatient commitment.
• SB247
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 807 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Involuntary commitment of minors; appointment of counsel and guardians ad litem.
• SB248
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB248ER)
  
  : Circuit and district courts; use by Virginia State Bar of additional fees.
• SB249
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0475)
  
  : Independent living services & arrangements; requires inclusion of plan for children 14 yrs. & older.
• SB250
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Independent living service & arrangements; require inclusion of plan for persons until 21 yrs.
• SB441
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: VOTE: --- RECONSIDER DEFEATED (45-Y 53-N)
  
  : Crime victims and witnesses; prohibits inquiry of immigration status.
• SB589
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Jail construction, local; State will reimburse up to one-half of capital costs.
• SB590
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry; person may petition circuit court about registration.
• SB658
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB487-Hanger) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Comprehensive Services Act Program; case management and residential care plan.
• SB687
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Education and Health (SB620-Ticer) (12-Y 0-N)
  
  : Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled.
• SB714
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 837 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Petroleum products franchises; rights of dealers upon sale or assignment of franchise agreement.
• SB715
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0112)
  
  : Election precincts; prohibits counties & cities from abolishing, etc. precincts.
• SJ114
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ114ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ115
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ115ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ116
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ116ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ117
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ117ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ121
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ121ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ160
  Introduced: February 05, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ160ER)
  
  : Governor; confirming appointments.
• SJ182
  Introduced: February 12, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ182ER)
  
  : Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; confirming appointment of Director.
• SJ193
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ193ER)
  
  : Commending John Coleman.
• SJ194
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ194ER)
  
  : Commending VISTA Wealth Strategies and Judy Redpath.
• SJ195
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ195ER)
  
  : Commending the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic and its volunteer medical providers and staff.
• SJ196
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ196ER)
  
  : Commending the Reston Garden Club.

• SB635
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Adult Fatality Review Team; created, report.
• SB916
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Voter registration procedures; application to register must contain a receipt given applicant.
• SB917
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
  
  : Donation of food to charity organizations; regulations for food prepared in his private residence.
• SB918
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0907)
  
  : Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA); replaces current provisions in the code with this act.
• SB919
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Dispute resolution orientation session; parties in cases involving custody, etc. must attend.
• SB920
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote without a reason.
• SB970
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)
  
  : Newspapers; legal notices and publications.
• SB971
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0773)
  
  : Insurance; supplemental liability coverage for sheriff's departments and regional jails.
• SB972
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0094)
  
  : Victim notification; may be made through Statewide VINE System or other similar electronic system.
• SB973
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0372)
  
  : Pro Hac Vice Fund; created.
• SB1224
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to the Governor
  
  : Identity theft; notification of breach of information system.
• SB1225
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0793)
  
  : Health Commissioner; required to designate licensed physician to coordinate women's health efforts.
• SB1226
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0794)
  
  : Electronic voting equipment; requires electoral boards to develop plans to ensure security thereof.
• SB1227
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from VCSC (SB1227)
  
  : Extortion; withholding immigration document.
• SB1228
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0163)
  
  : Sex Offender Registry; notification in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• SB1229
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0164)
  
  : Sex offender registry; nursing homes, etc. register with State Police to get notification thereof.
• SB1230
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0922)
  
  : Human papillomavirus vaccine; optional for female students before entering the sixth grade.
• SB1231
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0575)
  
  : Tanning facilities; requires parental consent for customers under age 15.
• SB1364
  Introduced: January 17, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Firearms; prohibits possession thereof at a child day center.
• SJ180
  Introduced: January 27, 2006
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : Constitutional amendment; funds for transportation purposes (first reference).
• SJ464
  Introduced: January 30, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ464ER)
  
  : Commending Access National Bank.
• SJ465
  Introduced: January 30, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ465ER)
  
  : Commending Georgia Graves.
• SJ466
  Introduced: January 30, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ466ER)
  
  : Commending Fran and John Lovaas.
• SJ467
  Introduced: January 30, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ467ER)
  
  : Commending Wendell Byrd.

• SB111
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (SB111)
  
  : Zoning ordinance; violations thereof, penalty.
• SB112
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0822)
  
  : Tuberculosis; establishing library of isolates for purpose of disease strain analysis.
• SB116
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0716)
  
  : Immunizations; minimum requirements for children entering public or private schools or centers.
• SB117
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0364)
  
  : Immunizations; adds booster dose of tetanus toxoid for certain children.
• SB118
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0717)
  
  : Landlord and tenant; not to be evicted for certain disturbances that occur on leased premises.
• SB119
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0166)
  
  : Donor Registry; created.
• SB120
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0308)
  
  : Protective orders; respondent to pay deposits to connect or restore utility services.
• SB253
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0801)
  
  : Child abuse and neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion.
• SB254
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain contractors.
• SB316
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB559-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; penalties.
• SB317
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Fiscal impact statement from DPB (SB317)
  
  : Sexually violent predators; adds to list of offenses that qualify as sexual offenses.
• SB318
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0730)
  
  : Sexually violent predators; monitoring and supervision of those on conditional release.
• SB319
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (SB559-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Sexually Violent Predators Services, Office of; established.
• SB348
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0732)
  
  : Internet; penalty for facilitating payment by children to access sexually explicit material thereon.
• SB349
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0485)
  
  : Halal and kosher food; regulation of sale, penalty.
• SB350
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB559-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Sex offenders; list of offenses to include communications system.
• SB351
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB561-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Juveniles; release of information.
• SB352
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB290-Cuccinelli) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Psychiatric Inpatient Commitment of Minors Act; special justices.
• SB353
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0486)
  
  : Involuntary admission or certification order; appeal.
• SB635
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Adult Fatality Review Team; created, report.
• SB719
  Introduced: January 26, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to State Corporation Commission
  
  : Petroleum product pipelines; prohibits any public service company from acquiring property therefor.
• SJ146
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ146ER)
  
  : Commending Robert E. Kahn.
• SJ147
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ147ER)
  
  : Commending Vinton G. Cerf.
• SJ148
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ148ER)
  
  : Commending the McLean Little League girls' all-star softball team.
• SJ180
  Introduced: January 27, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; funds for transportation purposes (first reference).
• SJ222
  Introduced: February 14, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ222ER)
  
  : Commending Mayor Michael O'Reilly.
• SJ248
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ248ER)
  
  : Commending The Giving Circle of HOPE.
• SJ249
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ249ER)
  
  : Commending Kfoury Construction Group.
• SJ270
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ270ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of First Lieutenant Sarah Katherine Small.
• SJ273
  Introduced: March 02, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ273ER)
  
  : Commending Hinge, a graphic design and branding company.
• SJ274
  Introduced: March 02, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ274ER)
  
  : Commending McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and M & S Grill.
• SJ5016
  Introduced: April 19, 2006
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; funds for transportation purposes.
• SR34
  Introduced: March 10, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR34ER)
  
  : Commending Bill and Janie Strauss.