Delegate Ken Melvin (D-Portsmouth)
| Party | Democratic |
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| District | 80: Cities of Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), and Portsmouth (part) [map] | |
| Took Office | January 1986 | |
| Left Office | January 2010 | |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, Finance | |
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| Copatroning Habits | 63% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 52% 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 | 50% in 2009 | |
| Donor | Sector | Total |
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| Lucas Campaign Fund, L Louise | Democratic candidate committees | $5,040 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | Commercial banks & bank holding companies | $3,000 |
| Armstrong, Ward | Uncoded | $2,500 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | Auto dealers, new & used | $2,500 |
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Attorneys & law firms | $2,500 |
| Armstrong For Delegate, Ward | Democratic candidate committees | $2,500 |
| Dominion | Energy production & distribution | $2,500 |
| Virginia Legislative Black Caucus | Uncoded | $2,500 |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | Accident & health insurance | $2,000 |
| Verizon | Telecommunications | $2,000 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Barack Obama's House of Delegates Endorsers: Where Was Brian Moran?May 19, 2009 |
Melvin appointed to Portsmouth benchApril 7, 2009 |
Legislators laud outgoing Del. Kenneth Melvin of Portsmouth ...February 25, 2009 |
Portsmouth delegate to retireFebruary 24, 2009 |
Left of the Hill: Del. Ken Melvin Announces RetirementFebruary 24, 2009 |
No mentions found. |
Bills
- HB1204Introduced: January 09, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; custom structural metal fabrication in an economically distressed area.
Status: Left in Finance - HB1209Introduced: January 09, 2008: Criminal case; deferred disposition.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB2087Introduced: January 13, 2009: Alcoholic beverages; Class 3 misdemeanor when person permits underage person to consume.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB2307Introduced: January 14, 2009: Early voting; any qualified voter may vote in person from 17 to three days before election.
Status: Left in Privileges and Elections - HB2308Introduced: January 14, 2009: Public hearings; notice of and locality must hold prior to increasing its real property tax.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0030) - HB2309Introduced: January 14, 2009: Probationer, supervised; not be kept under probation solely because of failure to make payment.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0240) - HB2310Introduced: January 14, 2009: Confidentiality of court records; person inspecting is authorized to have copies made of records.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0138) - HB2311Introduced: January 14, 2009: Courthouses; localities to assess fee as part of costs in each criminal or traffic case, etc.
Status: Reenrolled bill text (HB2311ER2) - HB2312Introduced: January 14, 2009: Writs; requirements for actual innocence.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0139) - HB2443Introduced: January 14, 2009: Zoning ordinances; restrictions on ABC licenses in City of Portsmouth.
Status: Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns
- HB1186Introduced: January 09, 2008: Incompetent defendants; dismissal of charges when charged with nonviolent misdemeanor.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 796 (effective 7/1/08) - HB1203Introduced: January 09, 2008: Mental health and substance abuse treatment providers; background checks.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0383) - HB1204Introduced: January 09, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; custom structural metal fabrication in an economically distressed area.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance - HB1205Introduced: January 09, 2008: Diversion center incarceration program; placement of defendant with Department of Corrections.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0384) - HB1206Introduced: January 09, 2008: Port Authority; police officer to provide security beyond locality where property is located.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0324) - HB1207Introduced: January 09, 2008: Serious juvenile offenders; those convicted as an adult to gain earned sentence credits.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0517) - HB1208Introduced: January 09, 2008: Subaqueous lands; Marine Resources Commission to convey parcels thereof.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 673 (effective 7/1/08) - HB1209Introduced: January 09, 2008: Criminal case; deferred disposition.
Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice - HB1210Introduced: January 09, 2008: Vacant building registration; enhances penalties for failure to register.
Status: Requires 2/3 votes for passage - HB1211Introduced: January 09, 2008: Port Authority; establish a trust to offset other postemployment benefits.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0597) - HB1212Introduced: January 09, 2008: Port Authority; encourages employees thereof to save for retirement.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0325) - HB1213Introduced: January 09, 2008: HIV/Hepatitis testing; parental consent for minors.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0191) - HJ167Introduced: January 09, 2008: Vacant residential units; Housing Commission to study problem in densely populated urban areas.
Status: Left in Rules
- HB2988Introduced: January 10, 2007: Income tax, state; filing threshold amounts.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB3022-Cline) - HB2989Introduced: January 10, 2007: Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission; authority to provide financing by leasing, etc. facilities.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0339) - HB2990Introduced: January 10, 2007: Subaqueous lands; Marine Resources Commission to convey adjoining parcels thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0884) - HB2991Introduced: January 10, 2007: Public defenders; duties.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0680) - HB2992Introduced: January 10, 2007: Appeal bonds; fees or costs shall not be assessed, etc. for any motion from order denying bail, etc.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law - HB2993Introduced: January 10, 2007: Attorney General; compromise and settlement of disputes.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB2994Introduced: January 10, 2007: Dental hygienists; authority to administer topical oral fluorides.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702) - HB3189Introduced: January 19, 2007: Assault and battery; certain punishment if against law-enforcement officer.
Status: Defeated by House (38-Y 59-N) - HJ657Introduced: January 09, 2007: Managed care; Department of Medical Assistance Services to continue expanding use thereof.
Status: Letter sent to DMAS
- HB790Introduced: January 10, 2006: Conditional release; extends custody period following revocation thereof before treatment.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0199) - HB1039Introduced: January 11, 2006: Dogs; penalty when recklessly controlling or handling.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0864) - HB1234Introduced: January 11, 2006: District courts; parties in misdemeanor prosecution shall have right to subpoena evidence.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1235Introduced: January 11, 2006: Retail sales and use tax; revenue from certain public facilities in City of Norfolk.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0608) - HB1236Introduced: January 11, 2006: Fair Housing Law; removes exemption of single-family house from certain section.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0693) - HB1237Introduced: January 11, 2006: District and circuit courts; Chief Justice to designate active or retired judge to provide assist.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0144) - HB1238Introduced: January 11, 2006: Supreme Court of Virginia; allowed to convene when state of emergency.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0357) - HB1379Introduced: January 11, 2006: Claims; Willie Neville Davidson.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0612) - HB1437Introduced: January 17, 2006: Small employer associations; group health insurance coverage.
Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (HB761-Hamilton) - HB1533Introduced: January 20, 2006: Elizabeth River; Governor to sell and convey subaqueous lands in City of Norfolk.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0884)
