Delegate Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake)

Photo of Lionell Spruill
Party
Democratic
District
77: Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Suffolk (part) [map]
Took Office
January 1994
Next Election
November 2013
Age
66
Copatroning Habits
58% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 77% of them are Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 51% of them are Democrats.
Partisanship
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Bills Passed
33.3% in 2013
Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
Virginia Optometric Association Optometrists & ophthalmologists $6,000
Dominion Energy production & distribution $5,719
Verizon Telecommunications $4,800
Tidewater Builders Association Residential construction $4,400
Tivest Development Uncoded $4,400
Douglas W Fuller Corp Uncoded $4,400
Home Builders Association Of Virginia Residential construction $3,800
Conmed Inc Uncoded $3,700
Associated Distributors Liquor wholesalers $3,400
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Minority & ethnic groups $2,500

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

Recent Mentions on Blogs

Waldo Jaquith - Democrats' curious payments to Lionell Spruill.

December 9, 2012
I don't know what the deal is with both Jon Bowerbank and Del. Brian Moran hiring Del. Lionell Spruill to “get out of the vote,” but it sure seems iffy. It might be street money, it might be a straight-up quid pro quo, or it might be ...

Delegate Slated to Speak at PDCCC's 41st Commencement | Paul ...

April 9, 2012
Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr., D-77th, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates since 1994, will present the keynote address at Paul D. Camp Community College's 41st commencement. The event will be held Friday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the ...

Del. Lionell Spruill Sr: exactly right! | VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is ...

February 22, 2012
Thank you, Delegate, for speaking up for the rights of women. And I guess all this attention to Virginia is starting to have an effect on the bill. ... One Response to “Del. Lionell Spruill Sr: exactly right!” I agree Vivian, I don't want my abuser, incestor, pharmacist, preacher or elected representative doing my family planning. Government has no business monitoring what goes on in my reproductive organs. Posted by fran roehm | Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:48 pm ...

Spruill roast 2008 | VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local

November 19, 2008
Lionell Spruill, Sr's 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. ... As I said at the time, most of the stories I have about the Delegate can't be told in public ;) ... Next up was Norfolk Del. Kenny Alexander, who told several hilarious stories about Spruill. Alexander, who is a funeral director, relayed a story about Spruill's providing Masonic services at a funeral. He backed up one of Jones' stories about Spruill and his bible-reading (rather than bill-reading) at the General Assembly.

Del. Lionell Spruill is talking about genitalia again... - Shad Plank ...

February 14, 2008
Del. Lionell Spruill wants to know what happened to his bill that would ban objects that resemble human genitalia from hanging under truck hitches. Spruill made national news of the weird when he sponsored the bill, and ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Richmond Times Dispatch: Several key Democrats rally behind Dance

May 1, 2013
Last week, Del. Lionell Spruill Sr., D-Chesapeake, said that Dance can count on support from ?100 percent of House Black Caucus members.? Dance's challenge recently turned into a personal feud, when Del. Joseph D. Morrissey, D-Henrico, a longtime ...

Thenewjournalandguide: Richard Hassell Foundation Holds 1st Fundraising Banquet

May 9, 2013
State Delegate Lionell Spruill delivered the keynote address, paying tribute to Mr. Hassell, whose charitable works on behalf of the disadvantaged made him a Hampton Roads legend in his own day. Beginning in 1939, for 62 years, Mr. Hassell kept up his ...

Progress Index: Dance faces primary challenger on Democratic ballot

April 28, 2013
One of those in attendance was Delegate Lionell Spruill, D-Chesapeake, and vice chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. "She's a person conscious for her district," Spruill said at the kickoff event. "I'm here because you've got a person, Joe ...

From this Legislator’s Twitter Feed

September 17, 2012

Del_LSpruill_Sr: Congratulating the new Senator today, Sen Kenny Alexander, wishing him well, but will miss him the the House of Delegates! Congratulations #

September 11, 2012

Del_LSpruill_Sr: Remembering 911, those lost and their families. Our Nation must never forget! God Bless America! #

September 6, 2012

Del_LSpruill_Sr: 1st & 2nd ladies speaking at the women's caucus in Charlotte DNC. I hear the men are with them as well! #fired up #vote2012 #

September 5, 2012

Del_LSpruill_Sr: President Clinton is hitting all the bases for @BarackObama! he knows how to lay it on the line! He's on a roll #Election2012 #2012DNC #

September 5, 2012

Del_LSpruill_Sr: Fire Marshall closed doors @2012DNC in anticipation of #billclinton tonight, he will nominate @BarackObama. Room is already electric! #Vote #

These are all of the video clips of Lionell Spruill’s remarks on the floor of the House since 2009. There are 45 video clips in all.

Index

Feb 04, 2009
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Feb 11, 2010
Feb 12, 2010
Feb 15, 2010
Feb 16, 2010
Feb 19, 2010
Feb 22, 2010
Feb 26, 2010
Mar 01, 2010
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Mar 05, 2010
Mar 08, 2010
Mar 09, 2010
Mar 09, 2010
Mar 09, 2010
Mar 11, 2010
Jan 21, 2011
Feb 07, 2011
Feb 14, 2011
Feb 14, 2011
Feb 15, 2011
Jan 31, 2012
Feb 07, 2012
Feb 07, 2012
Feb 16, 2012
Feb 21, 2012
Feb 21, 2012
Mar 05, 2012
Mar 05, 2012
Mar 05, 2012
Mar 05, 2012
Mar 10, 2012
Jan 21, 2013
Jan 28, 2013
Jan 29, 2013
Feb 05, 2013
Feb 07, 2013

Bills

  • HB2107: Absentee ballot procedures and count; requires prompt counting immediately after close of polls.
  • HB2119: Early voting; registered, qualified voter may vote in person from 10 to three days before election.
  • HB2129: Tolls; requires GA approval for tolling of any Interstate or state highway component.
  • HB2130: Nursing homes; implementation of voluntary electronic monitoring in residents' rooms.
  • HB2244: School Resource Officer Grants Program and Fund; proceeds may be disbursed to award matching grants.
  • HJ770: Celebrating the life of George Reid Swecker.
  • HB1019: Charter; City of Chesapeake.
  • HB1020: Precious metal dealers; retention of purchases for a minimum of 15 calendar days.
  • HB1292: Statewide Fire Prevention Code; grandfathering certain kitchens.
  • HB1293: Statewide Fire Prevention Code; local inspection fee in City of Chesapeake.
  • HB1294: Churches, synagogues, etc.; localities shall not charge any fee unless authorized by general law.
  • HJ161: Commending the Oscar Smith High School football team.
  • HJ247: Celebrating the life of Marion A. Boush.
  • HJ248: Celebrating the life of Charles Richard Foxx, Jr.
  • HJ249: Celebrating the life of Joseph Dixon, Jr.
  • HJ250: Celebrating the life of Alice R. Morris.
  • HJ251: Celebrating the life of Eunice White Terry.
  • HJ252: Celebrating the life of Addie Beatrice Weaver Christian.
  • HJ253: Celebrating the life of Shirley A. Freeman.
  • HJ254: Celebrating the life of Dr. Cynthia Patricia Chapman.
  • HJ255: Celebrating the life of Bishop Anthony E. Moses.
  • HJ258: Commending Earlie Blount, Sr., and Blanche Blount.
  • HB1489: Handheld personal communications device; texting while driving.
  • HB1490: Elections; acquisition of voting equipment by localities.
  • HB1896: School health services; school board to employ nurses to have ratio of one nurse per 1,000 students.
  • HB1897: Probationer; required to pay support to those legally responsible.
  • HJ766: Commending the Equipping Businesses for Success Institute.
  • HJ888: Commending Virginia Warren Garrett.
  • HB1211: Aboveground liquid fertilizer storage tanks; may require permit from local fire official.
  • HB1212: Norfolk State University, Visitors of; with approval of Governor, to lease titled real estate.
  • HB1251: State employees; restoration of health insurance plan options in Hampton Roads area.
  • HB1275: Real estate tax; localities to grant higher percentages of tax relief to elderly.
  • HB1281: License plates, special; persons convicted of DUI third or subsequent time to use.
  • HB2109: Economic Development Authority; allows City of Chesapeake to increase size of board of directors.
  • HB2110: Early voting; any qualified voter may vote in person from 17-3 days before election, etc.
  • HB2111: Workers' Compensation; adds sworn Port Authority police officers to those entitled to presumption.
  • HB2112: Financial literacy education; school board to implement objectives in middle and high schools.
  • HB2113: Absentee voting; persons age 65 and older may vote absentee.
  • HJ715: Disability History and Awareness Month; designating as October 2009, & each year therafter.
  • HJ738: Commending the Oscar Smith High School football team.
  • HB1272: School boards; financial literacy education.
  • HB1273: Prisoners; health care costs.
  • HB1274: Real estate tax; exemptions for elderly and handicapped persons in certain cities and counties.
  • HB1275: Real estate tax; localities to grant higher percentages of tax relief to elderly.
  • HB1276: Absentee voting; adds persons age 65 and older to list of persons eligible.
  • HB1277: Firearms; possession prohibited on Capitol Square.
  • HB1278: Voters; those registered may vote prior to election day.
  • HB1279: Transportation district commissioners; raises per diem.
  • HB1280: Charitable gaming; regulation under Board and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
  • HB1281: License plates, special; persons convicted of DUI third or subsequent time to use.
  • HB1452: Display of offensive objects or devices; prohibited on any vehicle.
  • HB1461: Assisted living facilities; exempting certain from requirement to have license.
  • HJ175: School boards; JLARC to study implications of granting fiscal autonomy to those elected.
  • HR9: House of Delegates; amends and readopts Rule 84, and adds Rule 85.
  • HB2900: Firearms; prohibits possession thereof on Capitol Square.
  • HB2901: Absentee voting, in-person; qualified voters may vote at sites provided in locality.
  • HB2903: School buses; requirement of safety belts.
  • HB2904: Retirement System; additional information to localities.
  • HB2905: Charter; City of Suffolk
  • HB2906: Community Action Act; revises process for designation of community action agency.
  • HB2907: License plates, special; those convicted of DUI to use yellow license plates.
  • HB2908: Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits rate increases for not-at-fault accidents.
  • HB2909: Real estate tax; exemption for elderly and disabled.
  • HB2910: Affordable housing; development for low- and moderate-income persons.
  • HB2911: Absentee voting and absentee ballot applications; persons 65 or older may vote absentee.
  • HB3043: Health Commissioner; required to designate licensed physician to oversee minority health efforts.
  • HJ843: Commending the New Frontier Church of God in Christ and its 40th anniversary Worker's Conference.
  • HB79: Vehicle impoundment; driving with a suspended operator's license.
  • HB80: Absentee voting and ballot applications; persons 65 or older may vote absentee.
  • HB81: Early voting; any qualified registered voter may vote at specified times and places.
  • HB82: Law Officers' Retirement System; adding juvenile probation and parole officers.
  • HB84: School buses; requiring safety belts.
  • HB282: Unemployment compensation; effect of failure to maintain employment records.
  • HB741: State agencies; Comptroller shall develop policies to reduce costs of collecting debts owed thereto.
  • HB1554: Residential Property Disclosure Act; seller of historic property to provide notice to purchaser.