Delegate Joseph Johnson (D-Abingdon)
| Party | Democratic |
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| District | 4: Counties of Dickenson, Russell (part), Washington (part), and Wise (part) [map] | |
| Took Office | January 1990 | |
| Next Election | November 2013 | |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, Finance, Rules | |
| Fundraising | $15,418 cash on hand (From VPAP) | |
| Copatroning Habits | 50% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 54% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 49% of them are Democrats. | |
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| Bills Passed | 45.5% in 2011 | |
| Donor | Sector | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Natural Resources | Coal mining | $4,000 |
| Virginia Coal Association | Coal mining | $1,000 |
| Consol Energy | Coal mining | $1,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | Dentists | $1,000 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | Auto dealers, new & used | $750 |
| Virginia Chapter Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians | Other physician specialists | $750 |
| Virginia State Afl-Cio | Labor unions | $750 |
| F I R E | Uncoded | $650 |
| Abbott, Michael A | Dentists | $500 |
| American Electric Power | Electric power utilities | $500 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
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Staunton News Leader: Volunteer fire departments soon may bill insurersFebruary 9, 2012 |
TriCities.com: Va. legislators should say no to government secrecyJanuary 21, 2012 |
Below is a randomly assembled series of clips of some of Joseph Johnson’s briefer remarks on the floor of the house.
Bills
- HB291Introduced: January 10, 2012: Timber; property owners to send written notice to all adjoining property owners prior to cutting.
Status: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket - HB843Introduced: January 11, 2012: License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Trees Virginia.
Status: Continued to 2013 in Transportation - HB844Introduced: January 11, 2012: Edgar Mullins Bridge; designating as bridge on Route 666 and on South Mountain Road in Wise County.
Status: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) - HB845Introduced: January 11, 2012: Business entities; clarifies that name of entity cannot imply that is another type of business.
Status: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - HB846Introduced: January 11, 2012: Jake brakes; Town of St. Paul to regulate use when operating motor vehicles within Town.
Status: Assigned Transportation sub: #1 - HB847Introduced: January 11, 2012: Charter; Town of Coeburn.
Status: Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with amendment (21-Y 0-N) - HB848Introduced: January 11, 2012: Methamphetamine laboratory; cleanup costs, reimbursement of localities.
Status: Referred to Committee on Local Government - HB849Introduced: January 11, 2012: Juveniles; court to conduct review hearing in secure facility via two-way electronic video.
Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - HB1128Introduced: January 11, 2012: Real property tax; attorney to request commissioner of revenue to correct assessment of property.
Status: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N) - HB1202Introduced: January 19, 2012: Fire policy; shall provide coverage for cost charged by volunteer fire department, etc.
Status: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - HB1244Introduced: January 20, 2012: Arrest; adult charged when a juvenile may be released on bail or recognizance.
Status: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N) - HJ187Introduced: January 16, 2012: Commending Deventae Mooney.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ188Introduced: January 16, 2012: Commending the Clintwood High School football team.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ189Introduced: January 16, 2012: Commending the Honaker High School baseball team.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ323Introduced: February 03, 2012: Commending the agencies, companies, organizations, individuals, and governments.
Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
- HB1634Introduced: January 10, 2011: Transient occupancy tax; adds Washington County to those localities authorized to impose.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB1452-Scott, E.T.) - HB2140Introduced: January 12, 2011: UVA; to make full use of additional financial authority granted in management agreement.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116) - HB2141Introduced: January 12, 2011: Tax returns; filing by overnight delivery service.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0368) - HB2142Introduced: January 12, 2011: Bad checks; raises fee locality may charge.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0255) - HB2143Introduced: January 12, 2011: Notice of seizure; when property is seized for forfeiture, notice is provided to treasurer.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0083) - HB2144Introduced: January 12, 2011: Retirement System; increases health insurance credits for certain employees.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB2409Introduced: January 17, 2011: Water and sewer charges; charges imposed by Town of Abingdon shall be lien on real estate.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0509) - HJ684Introduced: January 13, 2011: Commending Emory & Henry College.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ684ER) - HJ685Introduced: January 13, 2011: Commending William Lloyd.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ685ER) - HJ757Introduced: January 26, 2011: Commending Abingdon Masonic Lodge No. 48 on the occasion of its 215th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ757ER) - HJ774Introduced: January 31, 2011: Commending the Washington County Technology Student Association chapters.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ774ER)
- HB23Introduced: December 17, 2009: Children; prohibited photography, penalty.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB24Introduced: December 17, 2009: Drug treatment court; established in City of Bristol.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB27Introduced: December 18, 2009: Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) Authority; created.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0210) - HB801Introduced: January 13, 2010: Fishing license; state residents to fish and harvest trout in waters of South Holston Reservoir.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0006) - HB1231Introduced: January 15, 2010: Income tax, state; deduction for Virginia Military Family Relief Fund payments.
Status: Left in Finance - HJ167Introduced: January 18, 2010: Commending People, Inc., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ167ER) - HJ253Introduced: February 09, 2010: Commending Highlands Union Bank on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ253ER) - HJ335Introduced: February 23, 2010: Commending Abingdon Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ335ER) - HJ483Introduced: March 08, 2010: Commending Teresa Keller.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ483ER) - HJ484Introduced: March 08, 2010: Commending the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ484ER)
- HB1821Introduced: January 12, 2009: Concealed handguns; prohibited from carrying onto premises of restaurants and consuming alcohol.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB1822Introduced: January 12, 2009: Handguns; exempts permit holders from prohibition against carrying onto school property.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB2005Introduced: January 13, 2009: Charter; City of Bristol.
Status: Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns - HB2559Introduced: January 20, 2009: Homestead exemption; increases for householders who are 65 years of age or older.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0387) - HB2560Introduced: January 20, 2009: Homestead exemption; increased for veterans.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0388) - HJ766Introduced: January 20, 2009: Celebrating the life of George Rogers Clark Stuart.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ766ER) - HJ861Introduced: February 06, 2009: Celebrating the life of Master Sergeant, USA Ret., Robert Lee Smith.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ861ER) - HJ904Introduced: February 16, 2009: Celebrating the life of Johnny Earl Morphew, Jr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ904ER) - HJ929Introduced: February 18, 2009: Celebrating the life of Klell Bayne Napps.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ929ER) - HJ939Introduced: February 18, 2009: Commending Pamela D. Murray.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ939ER)
- HB866Introduced: January 08, 2008: Criminal Justice Services, Department of; limitation on licensure for bail bondsmen.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB866ER) - HB867Introduced: January 08, 2008: Public Procurement Act; regional industrial facility authorities to enter into certain contracts.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0052) - HB868Introduced: January 08, 2008: Setoff Debt Collection Act; setoff against federal tax refunds for local tax debt.
Status: Left in Finance - HB869Introduced: January 08, 2008: Personal property tax; uncollected balances added to delinquent list maintained by Treasurer.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0550) - HB870Introduced: January 08, 2008: Mineral Resources, Division of; name changed to Division of Geology and Mineral Resources.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0369) - HB871Introduced: January 08, 2008: Marriage & family programs; Department of Social Services to establish.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0439) - HB872Introduced: January 08, 2008: Hunting; persons required to wear blaze orange clothing during deer season.
Status: Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB873Introduced: January 08, 2008: Concealed handgun permits; proof of competency with handgun.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0309) - HB874Introduced: January 08, 2008: Income tax, state; exemption for launch services and payload to space flight participants.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB238-Cosgrove) - HB1196Introduced: January 09, 2008: Charter; City of Bristol.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0323) - HJ336Introduced: February 04, 2008: Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ400Introduced: February 15, 2008: Celebrating the life of Joseph A. Johnson.
Status: Agreed to by Senate - HJ442Introduced: February 20, 2008: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Chad A. Barrett.
Status: Agreed to by Senate - HJ449Introduced: February 21, 2008: Commending the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- HB1628Introduced: September 28, 2006: Coal and gas road improvement tax, local; extends sunset provision.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0057) - HB3015Introduced: January 10, 2007: Military Family Relief Fund; assistance after active duty.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0073) - HB3019Introduced: January 10, 2007: Charter; City of Bristol.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0682) - HB3092Introduced: January 17, 2007: Driver's license numbers; nonissuance of license to persons with bona fide religious objections.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB3093Introduced: January 17, 2007: Assessments; notice of change.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0344) - HJ758Introduced: January 17, 2007: Commending Talmage Stanley.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ758ER)
- HB626Introduced: January 10, 2006: Payday loans; increases minimum term.
Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (HB912-Oder) - HB627Introduced: January 10, 2006: Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 10-N) - HB628Introduced: January 10, 2006: Military Family Relief Fund; created, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0103) - HB1280Introduced: January 11, 2006: Placements of children; entire record of criminal history to be obtained when contemplating thereof.
Status: Incorporated by Health, Welfare and Institutions (HB1317-Cosgrove) - HB1281Introduced: January 11, 2006: Retirement System; juvenile detention employees eligible for benefits equivalent to State Police.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB1282Introduced: January 11, 2006: Industrial access roads; allocation of funds for those leading to economic development sites, etc.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0147) - HB1283Introduced: January 11, 2006: Taxes, local; cap on penalty for failing to pay.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0459) - HB1284Introduced: January 11, 2006: Decal, local; locality may eliminate display on vehicle.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0148) - HB1384Introduced: January 11, 2006: Telecommunications tax; permits Town of Abingdon to impose.
Status: Left in Finance - HB1425Introduced: January 16, 2006: Treasurers, local; collection of unpaid fines and costs.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0359) - HJ171Introduced: January 12, 2006: Commending Virginia and national support agencies that assist Virginias National Guard and Reserves
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ171ER) - HJ327Introduced: February 16, 2006: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant James Earl Estep.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ327ER) - HJ330Introduced: February 16, 2006: Commending Griff Graves.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ330ER) - HJ331Introduced: February 16, 2006: Commending Dr. Jack Roper.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ331ER) - HJ356Introduced: February 21, 2006: Commending Bristol, Virginia, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ356ER) - HJ387Introduced: February 24, 2006: Commending Amber Brooke Copley on being named Miss Virginia USA 2006.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ387ER) - HJ5042Introduced: May 10, 2006: Commending Travis Lyle Brannon.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5042ER)
