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Delegate Kris Amundson
| Party | Democratic |
| District | 44: County of Fairfax (part) [map] |
| Took Office | January 2000 |
| Next Election | November 2009 |
| Committees | Health, Welfare and Institutions , Rules, Science and Technology |
| Age | 58 |
| Website | amundson.org |
| Fundraising | |
| Bills Passed | 40.9% in 2007 |
| Bio | Serves as the Chairman of the Democratic House Campaign Committee. Education writer and consultant. Born in Brainerd, MN. Before being elected as a member of the General Assembly, she served for nearly a decade on the Fairfax County School Board, including two years as its chairman. With her colleague Bob Brink, she blogs at 7-West. She received a BA from Macalester College and an MA from the American University. Divorced, mother of one grown daughter. |
Recent Mentions on Blogs
notlarrysabato.typepad.com: NLS Tourney Standings Through Saturday's Games
March 30, 2008
Delegate Chris Saxman continues to own the overall lead in the field of 207! Nice job Chris! Here is each of the potential national champions. Under each one are the people who could win our tourney if they end up winning it all. This list will get much shorter after the games tomorrow: If UNC Wins the National Championship the possible winners are Sax Bracket (4 Scenarios) Not Mary Dotson (2 Scenarios) Mason Wins One (2 Scenarios) If UCLA Wins the National Championship the possible winne...
Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Blame it on Bob?
March 24, 2008
Did Attorney General Bob McDonnell, as today's Washington Post asks, fail to warn Virginia legislators of possible constitutional problems with the cornerstone of last year's transportation bill -- the "regional authorities?" On February 29, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the General Assembly can not delegate its taxing authority to unelected bodies like the regional authorities. This Washington Post reports that this decision came as a surprise, even a shock, to many "stunned ...
assemblyaccess.wordpress.com: Republicans opt for rhetoric over reality
February 29, 2008
During today?s floor session, House Republicans attempted to trump up Sen. Donald McEachin?s alternative dispute resolution measure, SB161, as an assault on Virginia?s Right to Work law. In response, Democratic Leader Ward Armstrong introduced a floor amendment explicitly clarifying that the bill would not ?affect, diminish, or repeal? the Right to Work law, in order to assuage any real concerns: Republican Leader Morgan Griffith countered with some rather counterintuitive logic, saying th...
Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Bloggers Day in Richmond
February 29, 2008
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend "Bloggers Day" in Richmond, sponsored by Brian Moran, Kris Amundson and Bob Brink. As you can see from the following schedule, it was a busy and informative day for the bloggers (Kenton Ngo, Eileen Levandoski, Ben Tribbett, Nate Wilcox, Seth Oldmixon, myself) who were there. It was great to meet many people I've read about, like Ward Armstrong, Joe Bouchard, Shannon Valentine, etc. It was also worthwhile to see how the Democratic caucus works, to obse...
assemblyaccess.wordpress.com: House GOP reduces per-pupil spending
February 27, 2008
Revisions to the Standard of Quality methodology proposed by House Republicans would drastically reduce per-pupil spending in schools across the Commonwealth. You can see the reductions by school district on our interactive map here. In the video below, Del. Kris Amundson explains her concerns with the new funding formula: ...
Recent Mentions in the Media
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Bills
- HB490
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Transportation funding; increases motor fuels tax and repeals certain abusive driver fees.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB491
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Indecent exposure; penalty.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB492
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Motor vehicles, used; prohibits displaying, parking, etc. for sale, penalty.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0168) - HB615
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Health insurance; mandated coverage for medically necessary amino acid-based elemental formulas.
Status: Impact statement from SCC (HB615) - HB616
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Malpractice actions; limitations.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0175) - HB617
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Virginia Housing Trust Fund; creates dedicated source of funding via percentage of recordation tax.
Status: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1082-Suit) - HB618
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Highway construction; power of Transportation Commissioner includes construction of sidewalks.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation - HB1058
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Higher educational institutions; release of educational records.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0495) - HB1059
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Emergency custody orders, temporary detention orders, and involuntary commitment; criteria.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB559-Bell) - HB1060
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Higher educational institutions; tuition waiver for senior citizens.
Status: Left in Education - HB1061
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Zoning ordinances; may prescribe an appeal period of less than 30 days.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0317) - HB1065
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Safety belts; makes non-use thereof primary offense.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB1066
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0078) - HB1067
Introduced: January 09, 2008: School employees; school board to develop policies to address complaints of sexual abuse thereby.
Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1439-Frederick) - HB1068
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Service of process; cost of return.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice - HB1071
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Birth control; adds definition.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1501
Introduced: January 17, 2008: Firefighters; task force to develop training standards, report.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Militia, Police and Public Safety (15-Y 7-N) - HJ88
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Students with disabilities; joint subcommittee to study transition process from school to work.
Status: Left in Rules - HJ120
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference).
Status: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections - HJ207
Introduced: January 11, 2008: Health care professionals, licensed; Joint Commission on Health Care to study competence.
Status: Left in Rules - HJ284
Introduced: January 25, 2008: Commending Jeffrey C. Dietze.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ284ER) - HJ369
Introduced: February 07, 2008: Commending Tina H. Allman.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ501
Introduced: February 27, 2008: Commending Brenda Brokaw.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- HB605
Introduced: January 10, 2006: License plates, special; issuance to spouses and parents of certain deceased military veterans.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB1096
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; no declaration shall prohibit display of flags.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws - HB1489
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Income tax, state; deduction for organ donation medical expenses.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance - HB1835
Introduced: January 03, 2007: Registered voter; unlawful to knowingly communicate false information thereto.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0313) - HB1836
Introduced: January 03, 2007: Condominium & Property Owners' Association Acts; no declaration to prohibit display of certain flag.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0854) - HB1837
Introduced: January 03, 2007: Ginger Gold Apple; designating as official state fruit..
Status: Tabled in Rules - HB1971
Introduced: January 05, 2007: Tuition, in-state; dependents of active duty military shall be eligible therefor.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1971) - HB2215
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Urban county executive form of government; wage requirements for certain employees.
Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns - HB2216
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Driver education programs; school boards that offer to assess surcharge to recover program costs.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0278) - HB2217
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Labor and Industry, Commissioner of; reporting suspected employment misclassification and fraud.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2217) - HB2218
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Charitable organizations; those engaged in food distribution to needy are exempt from regulations.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0404) - HB2219
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Workers' compensation; alternative dispute resolution systems agreed to in certain agreements.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2219) - HB2220
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Income tax, state; deduction for unreimbursed organ donation expenses.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0636) - HB2221
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Birth control; definition thereof.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Health, Welfare and Institutions - HB2837
Introduced: January 10, 2007: George Washington's birthday; Department of Education to provide schools information thereon.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0132) - HB2838
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Transportation infrastructure; VDOT to submit biennial report on maintenance and operation thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0335) - HJ598
Introduced: January 03, 2007: Commending John R. Byers.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ598ER) - HJ599
Introduced: January 03, 2007: Commending the Woodlawn Junior All-Stars baseball team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ599ER) - HJ620
Introduced: January 05, 2007: Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference).
Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - HJ640
Introduced: January 09, 2007: School boards; JLARC to study implications of granting fiscal autonomy to those elected.
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules - HJ704
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Long-term care; joint subcommittee to study prepaid program for citizens.
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules - HJ705
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Affordable workforce housing; Housing Commission to study availability thereof.
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
- HB559
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Income tax, state; extend statute of limitations for refunds.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Finance - HB560
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Real estate tax; increases amount of exemptions for elderly or disabled in Northern Virginia.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB121-Marshall, R.G.) - HB561
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; commiting sex offense when not properly registered.
Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB984-Sherwood) - HB562
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Absentee voting; eliminates present list of reasons entitling voter to cast absentee ballot.
Status: Tabled in Privileges and Elections - HB603
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Prisoners; assessment of those with infectious diseases to determine work and housing assignments.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB604
Introduced: January 10, 2006: High-occupancy lanes; extends sunset provision for vehicles bearing clean fuel license plates.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (HB1248-Hugo) - HB605
Introduced: January 10, 2006: License plates, special; issuance to spouses and parents of certain deceased military veterans.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB606
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Certification of animal pedigree
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB607
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Planning & Budget, Department of; removes requirement of school div. to pay cost efficiency review.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0596) - HB608
Introduced: January 10, 2006: Child or spousal support; writing bad checks therefor, penalty.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (7-Y 8-N) - HB1094
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act; violators to pay civil penalties.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0451) - HB1095
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Pounds, shelters, & pet stores; State Vet. to inspect annually, observance of euthanasia procedure.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB1096
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; no declaration shall prohibit display of flags.
Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws - HB1313
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Virginia Retirement System; certain Fairfax County employees.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0610) - HB1464
Introduced: January 19, 2006: Prescription drugs; increased penalty for counterfeiting.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1489
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Income tax, state; deduction for organ donation medical expenses.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance - HB1495
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Firearms; possession thereof at school board meeting held at location other than on school property.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HJ66
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Redistricting process; joint subcommittee to study.
Status: Left in Rules - HJ67
Introduced: January 09, 2006: Sleep Awareness Week; designating the first Sunday in April 2006 and each succeeding year.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ67ER) - HJ117
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Alternative fuels; Coal and Energy Commission to study ways to promote use thereof.
Status: Left in Rules - HJ351
Introduced: February 20, 2006: Commending Inova Mount Vernon Hospital on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ351ER) - HJ418
Introduced: February 28, 2006: Commending Pam L. Michell.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ418ER) - HJ457
Introduced: March 03, 2006: Commending Mattie Palmore on being named a national finalist for "Project Confidence."
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ457ER) - HJ5013
Introduced: April 11, 2006: Celebrating the life of Randall Willing.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5013ER) - HJ5024
Introduced: April 19, 2006: Commending the Mount Vernon Yacht Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5024ER) - HJ5068
Introduced: May 25, 2006: Commending Christian Relief Services Charities on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5068ER)
Contact Kris Amundson
District Office
P. O. Box 143
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-1044
Room 709 of the General Assembly Building
Tag Cloud
Aggregated Bill Poll Results
81 votes
Newest Comments
- HB1071:
Waldo Jaquith writes: I can only assume that this bill was sent to Courts of Justice, despite it being a totally inappropriate committee, explicitly for the purpose of killing it. - HB491:
Kris Amundson writes: Hardly. This was a guy who deliberately exposed himself--repeatedly-- to a woman as part of a broader harassment effort.... - HB491:
Waldo Jaquith writes: Um. What? - HB491:
David Halaby writes: Hateful local governments run by ignorant, manipulative, hateful Christians can use this to humiliate and intimidate any... - HB1071:
Cristina writes: There is no reason this bill should be in Courts of Justice...
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