Delegate Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg)

Photo of Kathy Byron
Party
Republican
District
22: Counties of Bedford (part), Campbell (part), and Franklin (part); City of Lynchburg [map]
Took Office
January 1998
Next Election
November 2013
Committees
Commerce and Labor, Finance, Science and Technology (Chair)
Website
kathybyron.com
Copatroning Habits
84% of bills she copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of her bills, 76% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that she also copatroned, 68% of them are Republicans.
Partisanship
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Tag Cloud ?
abortion bank biosolids business children commendation contraception education employment energy environment epa finance government governor grant health hpv income tax insurance internet locality medicine parent privacy tax technology trap ultrasound vaccine
Bills Passed
63.6% in 2013
Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
Georgia-Pacific Paper & pulp mills and paper manufacturing $2,500
Williams Mullen Attorneys & law firms $2,500
Anthem Health Plans Of Virginia Accident & health insurance $2,500
Omega Protein Fish processing $2,000
Bank Of America Commercial banks & bank holding companies $2,000
Us Smokeless Tobacco Tobacco companies & tobacco product sales $2,000
Virginia Association Of Health Plans Accident & health insurance $2,000
Genworth Financial Insurance companies, general $2,000
Virginia Credit Union League Credit unions $2,000
Dominion Energy production & distribution $2,000

Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

End of Session Newsletter - Delegate Kathy J. Byron

February 25, 2013
End of Session Newsletter. The General Assembly adjourned on schedule this year, immediately after approving both a package of amendments to the 2012-2014 Biennial Budget and higher taxes to fund transportation.

Delegate Byron Week 6 Newsletter - Delegate Kathy J. Byron

February 18, 2013
Delegate Byron Week 6 Newsletter. With just one week remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn, there has been a lot of activity in Richmond. Conferees were selected to negotiate amendments to the ...

Del. Byron Crossover Newsletter - Delegate Kathy J. Byron

February 13, 2013
Del. Byron Crossover Newsletter. Some of the biggest issues of the session were debated this week, making for one event-filled day after another. The Governor's transportation plan was up for a vote on the House floor on ...

Del. Byron Week 4 Newsletter - Delegate Kathy J. Byron

February 5, 2013
Del. Byron Week 4 Newsletter. This week saw unseasonably warm temperatures come to Richmond, immediately followed by the customarily frigid temperatures that bring in the month of February. We are now at the halfway ...

News Article - Delegate Kathy J. Byron

February 4, 2013
News Article. Article in the Lynchburg News and Advance about a couple of my bills which passed last week. Find Kathy on Facebook. Authorized and Paid for by Kathy Byron for Delegate. 523 Leesville Rd | Lynchburg VA ...
Recent Mentions in the Media

WSET: House of Delegates Race for 22nd District Heats Up

May 19, 2013
Lynchburg, VA - Delegate Kathy Byron faces her first challenger to represent the 22nd district in 10 years. Katie Cyphert threw her hat into the ring on Monday. Katie Cyphert and Delegate Kathy Byron are two women who both agree they disagree when it ...

Lynchburg News and Advance: Virginia Dems chide Byron on gift reports

May 16, 2013
Kathy Byron didn't report making an expense-paid trade trip toTaiwan by saying she should ?come clean on gifts? she received from all sources, as required by a state law concerning items worth over $50. Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax and chairman of ...

W*USA 9: Del. Ramadan Defends His Decision To Not Report A Trip To Taiwan

May 16, 2013
Delegate Kathy Byron (R ) Lynchburg, who is standing next to Ramadan in the photo, also did not report the trip, but the two other lawmakers who went on the trip did report it. "Two of us thought that this is something that should be disclosed on ...

Lynchburg News and Advance: Lynchburg woman opposing Byron for 22nd District House seat

May 13, 2013
Katie Webb Cyphert, a Lynchburg teacher and insurance salesperson, announced Monday that she's a candidate for the House of Delegates seat held by Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford County. Addressing about 75 people in the Anne Spencer Garden on ...

Loudoun Times-Mirror: Ramadan under fire for trip to Taiwan

May 17, 2013
Ramadan described the 2012 trip to Asia as an economic development venture in which he marketed Virginia's business-friendly environment. He was accompanied by Republican state Sens. Williams Carrico and Bryce Reeves and Del. Kathy Byron. Reeves and ...

These are all of the video clips of Kathy Byron’s remarks on the floor of the House since 2009. There are 101 video clips in all.

Index

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Bills

  • HB463: Juveniles; legal custody transferred to Department of Juvenile Justice.
  • HB1112: Human papillomavirus vaccine; eliminates requirement of vaccination for female children.
  • HB2118: Insurance policies; required notice.
  • HB2128: Virginia Public Procurement Act; small procurements.
  • HB2137: Local governments; environmental impact reports, prohibits purchase of certain deicing agents, etc.
  • HB2138: Health Insurance Reform Commission; established, sunset provision, report.
  • HB2154: Virginia Workforce Council; powers and duties, change in membership.
  • HB2155: Insurance premiums license tax; technical corrections for administration.
  • HB2316: Virginia Public Procurement Act; multiple project contracts for architectural, etc., services.
  • HJ688: Workforce Investment Act; JLARC to update its 2003 report on State's implementation.
  • HJ758: Urban Agriculture Month; designating as October 2013, and each succeeding year thereafter.
  • HB460: Income tax, corporate; basis by which TAX shall assess manufacturing companies with additional tax.
  • HB461: Taxes, local; rate of interest capped at five percent annually, penalties.
  • HB462: Abortion; informed consent, shall undergo ultrasound imaging, exceptions.
  • HB463: Juveniles; legal custody transferred to Department of Juvenile Justice.
  • HB464: Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created, report.
  • HB1061: Secondary school graduation requirements; diplomas.
  • HB1062: Virginia Employment Commission; Office of Attorney General may represent interests of State.
  • HB1112: Human papillomavirus vaccine; eliminates requirement of vaccination for female children.
  • HB1281: Wetland and dredge and fill programs, federal; authorizes State Water Control Board to regulate.
  • HB1295: State mandates; eliminating on local and regional government entities relating to education, etc.
  • HJ141: Unfunded federal mandates; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study.
  • HJ196: Celebrating the life of Warren Calvin Falwell.
  • HJ200: Commending Margaret A. Smith.
  • HJ202: Commending the Brookville High School football team.
  • HJ243: Wetlands; DEQ to study benefits and costs of seeking authority from USEPA to administer program.
  • HJ277: Commending Kevin Lunsmann.
  • HJ510: Commending the E.C. Glass High School boys' track team.
  • HB1037: Clean Energy Manufacturing Incentive Grant Fund; created.
  • HB1041: Workforce Council; reduces membership, Executive Committee shall review & recommend grant proposals.
  • HB1419: Human papillomavirus vaccination; eliminates requirement of vaccination for female children.
  • HB2315: Breach of medical information; adds private entities are required to provide notice.
  • HB2316: Clean Energy Manufacturing Incentive Grant Program; created.
  • HB2317: Information Technology Advisory Council; advise CIO on creation of technology application framework.
  • HB2318: Electronic notary; notary to notarize document if signer is not present if identity is established.
  • HB2319: State agency mandates; assessment imposed on local governments.
  • HB2320: Electronic tracking devices; placement on vehicle of person for use in opposition research.
  • HB2451: State Corporation Commission staff; discovery of settlement negotiations.
  • HB2479: Virginia Liaison Office; changes title to Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
  • HJ659: Commending the Altavista Combined School boys' cross country team.
  • HJ668: Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Colonel John Woodell, Jr., USAF Ret.
  • HJ723: Celebrating the life of Leonard Coleman.
  • HJ913: Commending Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation.
  • HB1033: Human infant; determining whether an infant has achieved an independent and separate existence.
  • HB1034: Information Technology; Governor to appoint Chief Information Officer of VITA, etc.
  • HB1035: Information Technology; governance in State, substantive and technical changes.
  • HB1036: Security for Public Deposits Act; makes several amendments to Act, administered by Treasury Board.
  • HB1037: Clean Energy Manufacturing Incentive Grant Fund; created.
  • HB1038: Conflict of Interests Act; certain relatives of school board member to be considered for employment.
  • HB1039: Medical information; notification to residents, etc., if information is subject of database breach.
  • HB1040: Limited liability companies; SCC to correct its records to eliminate effects of clerical error, etc.
  • HB1041: Workforce Council; reduces membership, Executive Committee shall review & recommend grant proposals.
  • HB1042: Informed consent; includes ultrasound to determine gestation age.
  • HB1043: Chief Workforce Development Officer; responsibilities.
  • HB1122: Income tax, corporate; apportionment of income for manufacturers.
  • HB1349: Virginia Free File program; Tax Commissioner to establish and model after IRS Free File program.
  • HJ149: Commending the Altavista High School football team.
  • HJ472: Commending English Construction Company, Inc., on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
  • HB924: Income tax and sales and use tax; credit and exemption for certain telecommunications service.
  • HB1513: Income tax, state; deduction for donations to health care sharing organizations.
  • HB1514: Income tax, corporate; apportionment for manufacturers.
  • HB2124: Rental agreement; early termination by military personnel.
  • HB2125: Zoning; person to post sign notifying public of place & time of public hearing regarding property.
  • HB2126: Employing illegal aliens; relocate provision requiring cancellation of limited liability companies.
  • HB2127: Bank accounts, minors'; authorizes bank to establish deposit account in which minors are sole owner.
  • HB2437: Income tax, corporate; apportionment for manufacturers.
  • HB2558: Biosolids permit; if amended to increase acreage by 50% more than initial permit give public notice.
  • HB2579: Informed consent; ultrasound required before performing abortion to determine gestation age.
  • HB2626: Line of Duty Act; investigation of claims by police departments and sheriffs offices.
  • HB2649: Recycling reports; a solid waste planning unit shall not be required to submit until July 1, 2012.
  • HJ749: Celebrating the life of James R. Whorley.
  • HJ752: Commending the William Campbell High School drama team.
  • HJ753: Commending Stephanie A. Doyle
  • HJ781: Commending the Virginia Credit Union League.
  • HJ796: Celebrating the life of Calvin Perrow Carter.
  • HJ830: Commending T. L. Neal.
  • HJ991: Commending Evelyn Chaychuk Kowalchuk.
  • HR65: Commending the First National Bank of Altavista.
  • HB112: Retirement System; early retirement provisions for certain local government officials.
  • HB924: Income tax and sales and use tax; credit and exemption for certain telecommunications service.
  • HB925: Employment Commission; employment stabilization.
  • HB926: Illegal aliens; corporate existence terminated involuntarily for employing.
  • HB1311: Credit reports; authorizes consumer to freeze access thereto.
  • HB1312: Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities.
  • HB1313: Unclaimed property; credit union accounts.
  • HB1314: Employment Commission; transfers responsibility for collection of employment taxes to Dept. of Tax.
  • HB1315: Informed consent for abortion; ultrasound required before performing to determine gestation age.
  • HB1469: Identity theft; notice of database breach.
  • HB1512: Health care sharing ministries; insurance laws do not apply.
  • HB1513: Income tax; deduction for donations to health care sharing organizations.
  • HB1514: Income tax, corporate; apportionment for manufacturers.
  • HB1526: Virginia Career Readiness Certificate Program; created, report.
  • HJ177: Multistate corporations; joint subcommittee to study benefits of adopting a single sales factor.
  • HJ347: Celebrating the life of Jerry Laymon Falwell.
  • HJ351: Commending Hugh Rosser.
  • HJ409: Celebrating the life of Louise Towles English.
  • HJ522: Celebrating the life of Private First Class Christopher Edward Murphy.
  • HB872: Boating safety course; must complete to operate motorboat or personal wathercraft, penalty.
  • HB874: Retail sales and use tax; exemption for telecommunication companies.
  • HB1627: Boating safety education; must complete to operate motorboat or personal watercraft, civil penalty.
  • HB2426: Health insurance; coverage for bone marrow transplants.
  • HB2427: Charter; Town of Brookneal.
  • HB2800: Region 2000 Airport Authority Act; created.
  • HB2801: Sewage sludge; requires local government certify that site thereof in compliance with ordinances.
  • HB2802: Land application of sewage sludge; regulation and management thereof.
  • HB2803: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain wireless & broadband equipment.
  • HB2804: Credit reports; authorizes an individual over age 65 to freeze thereto.
  • HB2805: Enterprise zone incentive grants; Governor to include in budget bill appropriation therefor.
  • HB2806: Commissioners of revenue; deny license for those without legal documents for employment in U.S.
  • HB2807: Enterprise zone grants; allows businesses to apply for additional appropriations.
  • HB2808: Abortion; requirement of ultrasound testing as part of informed consent.
  • HB3130: BPOL tax; refusal to grant and revocation of business licenses.
  • HJ694: Biosolids; panel of experts to study impact of land application thereof.
  • HB862: Personal property, tangible; establishes separate class for certain aircraft.
  • HB863: Computer and electronic data; access to defendant thereof seized in obscenity, etc., cases.
  • HB864: Virtual child pornography; definition thereof.
  • HB865: Workers' compensation; requires compensation for temporary partial disability up to 13 wks.
  • HB866: Workers' compensation; requires compensation for temporary partial disability up to 13 wks.
  • HB867: House of Delegates Districts; adjustment in boundary line betw. 19th and 22nd districts in Bedford.
  • HB868: Morning-after pill; parental consent for minors required; penalty.
  • HB869: License taxes, local; localities to select date to apply therefor.
  • HB870: Boating safety course; required if convicted of violating boating law.
  • HB871: Charter; Town of Altavista.
  • HB872: Boating safety course; required if convicted of violating boating law.
  • HB873: Child abuse; adds information technology professionals to list required to report.
  • HB874: Retail sales and use tax; exemption for telecommunication companies.
  • HB1305: Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local; prohibited contracts.
  • HB1306: Public-Private Transp. Act & Public-Private Education Facilities & Infrastructure Act; disclosure.
  • HB1307: Chief Workforce Development Officer; Governor to serve as or designate senior staff member.
  • HJ101: Biosolids; Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, et al to study impact thereof on water quality.
  • HJ323: Commending the William Campbell High School football team.
  • HJ430: Celebrating the life of Deborah June Mason.
  • HJ530: Commending the Brookville Timberlake Lions Club on its 50th anniversary.