Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-Highland Springs)
| Party | Democratic |
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| District | 74: Counties of Charles City, Henrico (part), and Prince George (part); Cities of Hopewell (part) and Richmond (part) [map] | |
| Took Office | January 2008 | |
| Next Election | November 2011 | |
| Committees | Education, Health, Welfare and Institutions, Privileges and Elections | |
| Age | 52 | |
| Website | joemorrisseyfordelegate.com | |
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| Copatroning Habits | 63% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 100% of them are Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 55% of them are Democrats. | |
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| Bills Passed | 12.5% in 2009 | |
| Bio | Served as Richmond commonwealth's attorney from 1989-1993. Holds a BA in economics from the University of Virginia, a JD from Georgetown and an Master of Laws from Trinity College (Dublin), though he's no longer licensed to practice law in Virginia. Has two children. |
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| Donor | Sector | Total |
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| Morrissey, Joe | Democratic candidate contributions to own campaign | $65,000 |
| Stower, Dawn | Uncoded | $7,500 |
| Stoner, Kenneth E | Uncoded | $7,500 |
| Joseph, D Morrissey | Uncoded | $4,553 |
| Dominion | Energy production & distribution | $2,000 |
| Preston Brown Radio 1340 Am | Uncoded | $2,000 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Assoc | Auto dealers, new & used | $2,000 |
| Virginia Beer Wholesalers Assoc | Liquor wholesalers | $1,750 |
| Armstrong, Ward | Uncoded | $1,500 |
| Vad Pac Exempt Functions Account | Uncoded | $1,500 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Quote Of The DayMarch 12, 2010 |
Governor McDonnell's Executive DirectiveMarch 12, 2010 |
General Assembly Liberals Continue To Rail Against AG Cuccinelli's ...March 10, 2010 |
Bill to rein in car-title lenders clears House | Washington ExaminerMarch 8, 2010 |
CHARTER SCHOOL: StandardsMarch 7, 2010 |
RVANews: Crusade showdown could bring shakeupMarch 16, 2010 |
Progress Index: The House looks toward the end of the sessionMarch 14, 2010 |
WTVR: State Budget Takes Shape on Session's Final DayMarch 13, 2010 |
Washington Examiner: Bill to rein in car-title lenders clears HouseMarch 8, 2010 |
RVANews: Cuccinelli weighs in on Patrick Henry SchoolMarch 6, 2010 |
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September 14, 2009 |
Delegate Morrissey, Clovia Lawrence, and DeeDee Renee to Cohost Cancer Survivors Day GalaSeptember 2, 2009 |
Congressman Scott to Host Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare ReformAugust 27, 2009 |
74 Miles in the 74th District Bike RideSeptember 9, 2009 |
Morrissey Celebrates National Night OutAugust 5, 2009 |
Bills
- HB175Introduced: January 07, 2010: Barrier crimes; limits assault-related crimes to felony assault crimes only.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB176Introduced: January 07, 2010: Speed limits; provides for 70 mph on certain portions of I-95 and I-295.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (HB856-Carrico) - HB177Introduced: January 07, 2010: Seasonal tax preparation employees; disqualifies employee from receiving unemployment compensation.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - HB178Introduced: January 07, 2010: Seasonal or temporary workers; disqualifies employee from unemployment compensation benefits.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - HB179Introduced: January 07, 2010: Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission Act; created.
Status: Left in Privileges and Elections - HB180Introduced: January 07, 2010: Marijuana; loss of driving privilege if convicted for possession in a motor vehicle.
Status: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice - HB181Introduced: January 07, 2010: Gift cards; prohibits issuance of those that automatically expire as a result of passage of time.
Status: Tabled in Commerce and Labor - HB182Introduced: January 07, 2010: Incarcerated defendant; waiver of payment of interest on fines and costs accrued.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB183Introduced: January 07, 2010: Expungement of criminal record; allows a person to have his conviction expunged after 10 years.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB184Introduced: January 07, 2010: Petition to vacate finding of guilt of convicted person; upon discovery of new evidence.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB185Introduced: January 07, 2010: Elections; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 14 to three days before election.
Status: Left in Privileges and Elections - HB186Introduced: January 07, 2010: Smoking in cars with minor present; civil penalty.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB187Introduced: January 07, 2010: Open-end lending; provides extensions of credit secured by motor vehicle titles, caps interest.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - HB188Introduced: January 07, 2010: Payday Loans; limiting interest to a maximum annual rate of 36 percent.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - HB519Introduced: January 12, 2010: Minority Business Enterprise, Department of; enhancement measures for small, women-owned, etc.
Status: Left in General Laws - HB520Introduced: January 12, 2010: Sale of firearms at firearms shows; person who sells 3 or more to be licensed as a firearms dealer.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB521Introduced: January 12, 2010: Plastic bags; bans use by retailers at point of sale unless designed and manufactured for reuse.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB522Introduced: January 12, 2010: Deferred disposition in criminal cases; allows court to dismiss cases other than Class 4 felonies.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB662Introduced: January 12, 2010: Health professions; disciplinary actions.
Status: Signed by President - HB793Introduced: January 12, 2010: Criminal confessions; inadmissible unless videotaped.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HJ42Introduced: January 07, 2010: Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of felonies, etc.
Status: Left in Privileges and Elections - HJ199Introduced: January 28, 2010: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Phillip Myers.
Status: Agreed to by Senate - HJ433Introduced: March 05, 2010: Commending Emmanuel Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- HB1809Introduced: January 12, 2009: Consumer Finance Act; open-end loan plans secured by motor vehicle titles.
Status: Tabled in Commerce and Labor - HB1810Introduced: January 12, 2009: Course credit; students called to active military duty may receive full credit.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0190) - HB1811Introduced: January 12, 2009: Deferred disposition; allows court to defer & dismiss any criminal case other than Class 4 felonies.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1812Introduced: January 12, 2009: Questioning employees about criminal convictions; prohibits employer from asking about certain.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1813Introduced: January 12, 2009: Criminal conviction; expungement of record upon showing opportunities for employment are prejudiced.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1814Introduced: January 12, 2009: Plastic bags; bans use by retailers at point of sale unless designed & manufactured for reuse.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB1815Introduced: January 12, 2009: Questioning employees about criminal convictions; prohibits employer from asking about certain.
Status: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice - HB1816Introduced: January 12, 2009: Unemployment benefits; eligibility of seasonal or temporary workers.
Status: Left in Commerce and Labor - HB1817Introduced: January 12, 2009: Speed limit; provides for 70 mph speed limit on certain portions of I-95 and I-295.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB1852Introduced: January 12, 2009: Health Professions, Department of; confidentiality of investigations.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0342) - HB2318Introduced: January 14, 2009: Firearms; any person who sells three or more firearms at show be licensed as a firearms dealer.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB2581Introduced: January 21, 2009: Tuition, in-state; eligibility for Native Americans.
Status: Left in Education - HJ663Introduced: January 12, 2009: Windmill turbines; joint subcommittee to study efficacy of generating electricity therefrom.
Status: Left in Rules - HJ664Introduced: January 12, 2009: Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference).
Status: Left in Privileges and Elections - HJ717Introduced: January 14, 2009: Native Americans; honoring their contributions to State, etc.
Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules - HJ1004Introduced: February 23, 2009: Commending Leland D. Melvin.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1004ER)
- HB1373Introduced: January 09, 2008: Tuition, in-state; eligibility for Native Americans.
Status: Left in Education - HB1374Introduced: January 09, 2008: Restricted permit; issuance thereof for license suspension for nonpayment of fines and costs.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1407-Dance) - HB1375Introduced: January 09, 2008: Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB1376Introduced: January 09, 2008: Crimes Against Minors and Sex Offender Registry; use of data by SAVIN.
Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB844-Sherwood) (22-Y 0-N) - HB1377Introduced: January 09, 2008: Payday lending charges; establishes maximum annual interest rate..
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor - HB1378Introduced: January 09, 2008: Incompetent defendants; disposition.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1186-Melvin) - HB1379Introduced: January 09, 2008: Public Procurement Act; exempts purchase of product used with distilled spirits intended for resale.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0135) - HB1568Introduced: January 18, 2008: Transfer of juveniles; consider after-discovered evidence not considered during transfer hearing.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) - HB1569Introduced: January 18, 2008: Deferred disposition; court dismiss any criminal case set forth re deferral & dismissal for crimes.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HJ186Introduced: January 09, 2008: Celebrating the life of Roy Otis Brown, Sr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ186ER)
