Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-Highland Springs)

Party Democratic Photo of Joe Morrissey
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
Daily Activity
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.

Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
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.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

Quote Of The Day

March 12, 2010
Today's QOD comes from the House floor where, after introducing students from a high school in his district, Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74, Henrico), known for almost daily “Morrissey moments” of righteous indignation during the House's ...

Governor McDonnell's Executive Directive

March 12, 2010
Joining in the daily diatribes were Delegate David Englin (D-45, Alexandria) and Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74, Henrico). It was often insinuated that anyone who disagrees with adding sexual orientation to the non-discrimination policy ...

General Assembly Liberals Continue To Rail Against AG Cuccinelli's ...

March 10, 2010
The House remains in session as of this post, but earlier liberal Delegates Joe Morrissey (D-74, Henrico) and David Englin (D-45, Alexandria) railed against Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's recently issued opinion that states the ...

Bill to rein in car-title lenders clears House | Washington Examiner

March 8, 2010
That still equates to triple-digit annual interest rates, said Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, who sought unsuccessfully to enact a far more stringent 36 percent annual limit. "I think it's unconscionable that we would have an interest ...

CHARTER SCHOOL: Standards

March 7, 2010
Del. Joe Morrissey deserves a pat on the back for coming to Patrick Henry's aid. The Henrico Democrat has asked Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for a legal opinion on the propriety of the Richmond School Board's demand that the ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

RVANews: Crusade showdown could bring shakeup

March 16, 2010
Minor's mother is Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond), and Green previously has served as a legislative aide to both Del. Joe Morrissey (D-Henrico) and Gov.and more »

Progress Index: The House looks toward the end of the session

March 14, 2010
Our regional delegation; Del. Kirk Cox, Del. Rosalyn Dance, Del. Riley Ingram, and Del. Joe Morrissey have all worked hard to represent our districts and ...

WTVR: State Budget Takes Shape on Session's Final Day

March 13, 2010
State Budget Takes Shape on Session's Final Day"I once heard that the best deal is when everybody feels that they've been squeezed a little bit," said Delegate Joe Morrissey, D-74th.

Washington Examiner: Bill to rein in car-title lenders clears House

March 8, 2010
That still equates to triple-digit annual interest rates, said Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, who sought unsuccessfully to enact a far more stringent 36 ...and more »

RVANews: Cuccinelli weighs in on Patrick Henry School

March 6, 2010
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has blocked an attempted end run by Del. Joe Morrissey around the Richmond Public Schools charter school ...

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