Recent Mentions on Blogs

thenewdominion.wordpress.com: Right makes might: GOP senators face challenges from conservatives

May 11, 2008
Story by Chris Graham They don?t even try to call you a moderate anymore. Nope, if you?re a Republican who believes that the state needs to figure out a way to commit more money to transportation or education or public safety or another public service, your name gets attached to the l-word label pretty quickly and readily. And how do you fight back? Seriously, Emmett Hanger would like to know. ?I?m not sure where that comes from, when you look at my voting record,? says Hanger, a Republic...

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: Scenario Watch: Obama Picks Webb for VP

May 10, 2008
This is the first of a three part series- with both Jim Webb and Tim Kaine being rumored for Vice President to Barack Obama- we will take a look at both potential selections- and then analyze which candidate would be better for Obama nationwide and in Virginia (which may not be the same). ----------------------------------------------------------- There are a lot of things Jim Webb would add to a national Democratic ticket- which I don't need to go over here. But if he was selected- how would...

The Republitarian: GOP mass meeting report

May 10, 2008
It has disappointed me for some time to know that Mark Obenshain drives a Chrysler 300M(junk). While walking out of the meeting, I noticed a nice white Caddy CTS with a ?28 Senator? on the license plate. Congrats to Mark on the major improvement in driving digs. As our representative, he should at least be seen driving something classy that?s made in America. Chaz, please take this under advisement. Subarus ain?t ?Clerky?. It looks like Penny Paul will be the republican nominee to run for city...

bearingdrift.com: Obenshain makes it official: not running for AG

April 15, 2008
When State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli declared his intentions to seek the GOP nomination for Virginia Attorney General in 2009, it was expected that State Sen. Mark Obenshain would eventually make clear that he would not seek the nomination. That prognostication came true today. From Sen. Obenshain: Over the past several months I have been encouraged to run for Attorney General of Virginia. After great consideration and deliberation, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for that office i...

virginiavirtucon.wordpress.com: AG ? Not This Time

April 15, 2008
The following email written by Sen. Mark Obenshain was passed along to us today from Old Zach from SST: AG ? Not This Time Over the past several months I have been encouraged to run for Attorney General of Virginia. After great consideration and deliberation, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for that office in 2009. To have the opportunity to serve Virginia?s citizens as Attorney General would be a great honor and privilege. It is a job for which I feel well suited by my profes...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Powhatan Today: Recovering judge looks to return by summer

May 14, 2008
Virginia senator Mark Obenshain became an ally and sponsored the beefed-up bill when a constituent was killed by a woman who crossed over double yellow ...

Harrisonburg Daily News Record: National Day Of Prayer To Be Held Thursday

April 29, 2008
The service also will feature prayers for the nation by Harrisonburg Councilwoman Carolyn Frank, state Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, ...

Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Meet the candidates this Thursday

April 22, 2008
Ryan McDougle of Mechanicsville; and Sen. Mark Obenshain of Harrisonburg. Last week, Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, ...

Rocktown Weekly: Funding Potholes In Road Ahead

April 21, 2008
... transportation needs in the commonwealth," said Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg. "Right now, transportation needs are outstripping state revenue.

Rocktown Weekly: Brownlee Shifts Focus

April 18, 2008
Brownlee's announcement Thursday came two days after Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, said he would not be a candidate for attorney general.

• SB538
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0413)
  
  : Higher educational institutions; first warning and emergency notification system required.
• SB539
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533)
  
  : Higher educational institutions; board of visitors, etc. to establish violence prevention committee.
• SB540
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0246)
  
  : Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN); protective order information sent thereto, expiration.
• SB541
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Electrical transmission lines; State Corporation Commission review.
• SB542
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 4-N)
  
  : Public schools; abortion services prohibited.
• SB543
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions for non-profit schools licensed by Department of Education.
• SB554
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (6-Y 9-N)
  
  : Elections; voter identification requirements.
• SB555
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Auditor of Public Accounts; auditing services.
• SB556
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Tabled in Courts of Justice
  
  : Reckless driving; violation of right-of-way resulting in death of another.
• SB557
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (11-Y 4-N)
  
  : Students, first-time; preadmission physical examinations.
• SB558
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Vehicle weight limit statutes; enforcement by local law-enforcement agencies. 
• SB559
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 705 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Composite index, local; number of students.
• SB560
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Senate sustained Governor's veto
  
  : Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
• SB561
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0461)
  
  : Community foundations; added to list of organizations that may receive contributions of tax refunds.
• SB562
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof, penalty.
• SB563
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 813 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Civil cases; time limit for those held under advisement.
• SB564
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N)
  
  : Support cases; appeal bonds.
• SB565
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Motor vehicle equity loans; caps interest thereon.
• SB566
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 706 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Circuit and district courts; withdrawal of appeals.
• SB753
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstates.
• SB754
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 838 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstate 81.
• SB782
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 770 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Illegal aliens; corporate existence terminated involuntarily for employing.
• SB800
  Introduced: March 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : State lottery revenues; transferred to Lottery Proceeds Fund for payment to counties, cities, etc.
• SJ84
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ84ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Emily Weese Purdy.
• SJ85
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ85ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Francis Bell, Jr.
• SJ86
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ86ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Emily Jane Hilscher.
• SJ87
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ87ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John Neff Neese.
• SJ88
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Constitutional amendment; defines term public uses & specifies which private property may be taken.
• SJ89
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Unclaimed Property Act; Department of Treasury to study reporting requirements established by State.
• SJ209
  Introduced: February 19, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ209ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Nelson Showalter Gardner.
• SJ240
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ240ER)
  
  : Commending Nielsen Builders, Inc., on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

• SB331
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Income taxes, state; establishes pilot program for refundable tax credits for tuition & textbooks.
• SB332
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Traffic offenses; additional penalties for certain violations.
• SB333
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Circuit courts; rules and procedures for tax cases.
• SB338
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Civil proceedings; privileged communications with professionals; .
• SB340
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Circuit court; standardizes removal of certain cases from district court to circuit court.
• SB346
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Highways; payments to Town of Broadway for maintenance, construction, or reconstruction thereof.
• SB347
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motorcycles; emergency lights on those used by law enforcement.
• SB906
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0818)
  
  : Massanutten Military Academy; officers recognized as part of unorganized State militia.
• SB907
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0147)
  
  : Charter; Town of Timberville.  
• SB908
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB908)
  
  : Libraries; state funded shall have technology protection measures against Internet restrictions.
• SB909
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB909)
  
  : Violation of right-of-way; guilty of reckless driving if cause death of another.
• SB910
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Alcoholic beverage control; definition of public place.
• SB911
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0367)
  
  : Nonsuits; notice required, dismissal of actions thereby.
• SB912
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0598)
  
  : Witness, contradiction of; extrajudicial statement.
• SB913
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0368)
  
  : Notice of claim; certain requirements for lawsuit against government entity.
• SB1096
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Eminent Domain
  
  : Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
• SB1232
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0795)
  
  : School boards; referendum for election of chairman in Page County.
• SB1233
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Assault and battery; adds conservators of the peace to definition in statute.
• SB1234
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof.
• SB1235
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0385)
  
  : Attorneys-in-fact; challenges thereto after death of principal.
• SB1236
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0731)
  
  : Juvenile offenses; judge may impose all penalties allowable by law therefor.
• SB1237
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0923)
  
  : Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof.
• SB1238
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0796)
  
  : Non-resident taxpayers; withholding tax paid by pass-through entities.
• SB1239
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0386)
  
  : Child pornography; seizure and forfeiture of equipment.
• SB1288
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Senate sustained Governor's veto
  
  : Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
• SB1357
  Introduced: January 16, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0802)
  
  : Administrative subpoena; issued for records of electronic communication service, etc.
• SB1378
  Introduced: January 17, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0392)
  
  : Contracts; Director of Corrections to approve or deny community-based residential services.
• SJ355
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ355ER)
  
  : Commending Karl Stoltzfus.
• SJ356
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ356ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Harold Nelson Wood.   
• SJ357
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ357ER)
  
  : Commending the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
• SJ382
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : Supreme Court of Virginia; Crime Commission to study efficiency of summons form published thereby.
• SJ391
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ391ER)
  
  : Commending Marshall A. Robinson.
• SJ429
  Introduced: January 16, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ429ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Judge Perry Wilson Sarver, Sr.
• SJ430
  Introduced: January 16, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ430ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John L. Heatwole.
• SJ494
  Introduced: February 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ494ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of William A. Truban.
• SJ528
  Introduced: February 16, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ528ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Louis Rowe.

• SB331
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Income taxes, state; establishes pilot program for refundable tax credits for tuition & textbooks.
• SB332
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Traffic offenses; additional penalties for certain violations.
• SB333
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Circuit courts; rules and procedures for tax cases.
• SB334
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Public libraries; technology protection measures.
• SB335
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (10-Y 5-N)
  
  : Methamphetamine; modification of sentencing guidelines.
• SB336
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB394-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
• SB337
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 2-N)
  
  : School board; referendum in Page County on question whether chairman should be elected at large.
• SB338
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Civil proceedings; privileged communications with professionals; .
• SB339
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Attorney-issued subpoenas; requires a sheriff to serve.
• SB340
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Circuit court; standardizes removal of certain cases from district court to circuit court.
• SB341
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: VOTE: DEFEATED (42-Y 56-N)
  
  : Jurisdiction of corporate authorities of cities and towns; traffic cases included in offenses.
• SB342
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0028)
  
  : School board; referendum in Page County on question of whether should be elected biennially.
• SB343
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Finance (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Jails, regional; exempts certain counties from funding limitation.
• SB344
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0483)
  
  : Gangs; person on probation prohibited from any contact.
• SB345
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0484)
  
  : False identification cards; used for establishing residency, penalty.
• SB346
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Highways; payments to Town of Broadway for maintenance, construction, or reconstruction thereof.
• SB347
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motorcycles; emergency lights on those used by law enforcement.
• SB672
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Education
  
  : Compulsory school attendance; truancy and chronic tardiness.
• SB691
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0384)
  
  : Adoption; prohibited to sexually violent offenders.
• SJ85
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ85ER)
  
  : Civilian Conservation Corps Day.
• SJ230
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ230ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Bonnie Neff Hoover.
• SJ231
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ231ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Frances Ann Minor Litten.
• SJ232
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ232ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Barry Daniel Murphy.
• SJ233
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ233ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Homer Allen Long, Jr..
• SJ254
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ254ER)
  
  : Celebrating the lives of Richard Alan Dunnand and Daniel Richard Dunn.
• SJ255
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ255ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Walter R. Trobaugh Jr.
• SJ256
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ256ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Julia Carpenter Stickley.
• SJ257
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ257ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of James Maxwell Bays.
• SJ5017
  Introduced: April 19, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5017ER)
  
  : Commending Kristi Toliver.