Recent Mentions on Blogs

vagopcaucus.blogspot.com: House and Senate Democrat Leaders Against Kaines Transportation Plan!

May 14, 2008
Finally Governor Kaine graces us with his Transportation Proposal only to get little to NO support from his Democratic colleagues. After announcing his plan yesterday afternoon in Richmond, it seems to me that he preferred more of a vigilante approach to a transportation solution because obviously did not include any of the suggestions from Democratic or Republican, House or Senate Leadership. Below are a mixed batch of quotes from Republicans and Democrats alike regarding Governor Kaines tr...

thevagentleman.blogspot.com: Kaine Proposes Tax Increase

May 13, 2008
Yesterday, at a news conference in Richmond, Governor Tim Kaine (D) unveiled a proposal to increase taxes in order to raise money he says will help solve Virginia?s transportation problems. The proposal calls for hitting Virginia residents with $1.1 billion in new tax revenues and fees to build and repair roads. The tax measures include increasing the sales tax by a full cent in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. The Governor says that the increase in the sales tax would not include food and...

I?m Surrounded By Idiots: Don?t forget the tax raising hypocrites on transportation!

May 12, 2008
The Shad Plank reports: For all the talk Monday over Gov. Timothy M. Kaine?s transportation plan version 3.1, the most telling exchange may have occured between Del. Morgan Griffith and Del. Kirk Cox, two of the most influential voices in the House Republican Caucus. After the pair criticized Kaine?s plan to levy sales taxes in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia (hits working people too hard) and increase the grantor?s tax (hits the struggling home industry) they were asked by a reporter: U...

The Shad Plank: Does it at least come in a nice wrapper?

May 12, 2008
For all the talk Monday over Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's transportation plan version 3.1, the most telling exchange may have occured between Del. Morgan Griffith and Del. Kirk Cox, two of the most influential voices in the House Republican Caucus. After the pair criticized Kaine's plan to levy sales taxes in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia (hits working people too hard) and increase the grantor's tax (hits the struggling home industry) they were asked by a reporter: Is there anything you like...

The Conservative V.O.I.C.E ~Voter Outreach to Increase Conservatives in Virginia Elections~: What is a conservative to do?

March 18, 2008
What is a conservative to do? 18 Mar Posted by ddziok as House of Delegates, State Budget, Virginia Senate, Fiscal Issues What is a conservative to do? The General Assembly has ended its session and passed a budget. First, the good news. There was no tax increase. The Senate tried to increase the tax on gasoline. Defeated. The Senate tried to increase the sales tax. Defeated. The Senate tried to increase the grantors? tax. Defeated. House Republicans stayed true to principle and m...

Recent Mentions in the Media

TMCnet: Kaine pitches highway program GOV. KAINE'S ROADS PLAN: Gov. Tim ...

May 13, 2008
 - "It's based on numbers that project we're going to have a flat economy for 10 years," said Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. Cox and Griffith said House ...

The Virginian-Pilot: GOP says Kaine's road tax plan will go nowhere

May 13, 2008
Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, said the tax increases are inappropriate while the economy is weak. "To do this, I think, in a recession and with ...

Lynchburg News and Advance: Western Va. lawmakers criticize Kaine?s transportation plan

May 12, 2008
Griffith and Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, issued a news release giving House Republicans? official position on Kaine?s proposal.

NBC 29 News: Tim Kaine Unveils Transportation Plan

May 12, 2008
"To do this, I think in a recession, and with families struggling as it is, is extremely unfortunate," said 66th District Delegate Kirk Cox (R).

The Virginian-Pilot: Support sputters for regional sales tax

May 1, 2008
"I would say it's a nonstarter," said Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. "A new tax is just not going to pass." House Speaker William Howell, R-Stafford, ...

• HB318
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Hospitalization insurance; balance billing by nonparticipating physicians. 
• HB319
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0011)
  
  : Fishing permit, special; issued to patients from veterans or military hospitals.
• HB320
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0499)
  
  : Fire Prevention Code; fees for inspection, exceptions.
• HB474
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0065)
  
  : Virginia War Memorial; State Treasurer to advance loan for construction of an educational wing.
• HB475
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0584)
  
  : Veterans; Commissioner et al., to establish comprehensive program to address mental health needs.
• HB476
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Doctrine of necessaries; repealed.  
• HB477
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0486)
  
  : Veterans Services Foundation; established as body politic and to fund veteran services and programs.
• HB478
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0123)
  
  : Child Day-Care Council; appoints one representative of YMCA to Council.
• HB1391
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 740 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Bicentennial of American War of 1812 Commission and Fund; created, report.
• HB1438
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0056)
  
  : Richard Bland College; specified as governmental instrumentality.
• HJ210
  Introduced: January 11, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ210ER)
  
  : Commending Jane E. Ogletree.
• HJ211
  Introduced: January 11, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ211ER)
  
  : Commending the Thomas Dale High School boys' volleyball team.
• HJ291
  Introduced: January 25, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Richmond Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.
• HJ365
  Introduced: February 07, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending John Thomas.
• HJ381
  Introduced: February 11, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Kathy Rae Frahm.
• HJ382
  Introduced: February 11, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Diana F. Cantor.
• HJ470
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Command Sergeant Major Robert W. Huffman.
• HJ477
  Introduced: February 25, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Cecil E. McFarland.

• HB212
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; permits nonprofit military organizations to obtain sales tax exemption.
• HB1388
  Introduced: January 12, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.
• HB1986
  Introduced: January 05, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0263)
  
  : Parking; if parked in VDOT lot must abide by posted signs.
• HB1987
  Introduced: January 05, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Driving under influence of alcohol; increases penalty if eluding police.
• HB1988
  Introduced: January 05, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0455)
  
  : Concealed weapons; officer of State Police to carry while on active duty with reserve forces.
• HB2063
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
  
  : Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy inadmissible as evidence in civil action.
• HB2064
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0809)
  
  : Salespersons & brokers; Real Estate Board to adopt regulations establishing educational requirement.
• HB2240
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0066)
  
  : War Memorial; State Treasurer to advance loan for construction of wing.
• HB2557
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0090)
  
  : Health insurance; State to pay for law-enforcement officer receiving work-related disability.
• HB3025
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0340)
  
  : Voter participation; Board of Elections to provide information thereof.
• HB3201
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Board of Education
  
  : Students removed from classes; parental notification if removed for 2 or more consecutive days.
• HJ661
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ661ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Yale Mansfield Brandt.
• HJ663
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ663ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Lieutenant James Hurst Sears.
• HJ665
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ665ER)
  
  : Commending the Thomas Dale High School boys' soccer team.
• HJ729
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ729ER)
  
  : Virginia Preschool Initiative; JLARC to study.
• HJ812
  Introduced: January 25, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ812ER)
  
  : Commending the 10 River Basin Grand Winners of the Clean Water Farm and Bay Friendly Farm Awards.
• HJ830
  Introduced: January 31, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ830ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Charles H. Porter.
• HJ981
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ981ER)
  
  : Commending the U.S. Open Cycling Championships.

• HB206
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0394)
  
  : Road construction; expands powers of service districts to include.
• HB207
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0187)
  
  : Correctional facilities, community-based; location and notice.
• HB208
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0058)
  
  : Fire Services Board; payment of per diem.
• HB209
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0060)
  
  : Public Records Act; to include provisions relating to management & archiving of electronic records.
• HB210
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0059)
  
  : Publications Depository Program; created, report.
• HB211
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 61 (effective 7/1/06)
  
  : Real Estate Board; educational requirements for licensure.
• HB212
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; permits nonprofit military organizations to obtain sales tax exemption.
• HB281
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0014)
  
  : Colonial Heights; charter.
• HB289
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (10-Y 10-N)
  
  : Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy are inadmissible as evidence in any civil action.
• HB311
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0093)
  
  : State employees; voluntary supplemental health coverage program offered to certain.
• HB555
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Registered nurses; Board of Health to require circulator duties.
• HB959
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Public Records Act; timely destruction of records.
• HB1383
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0614)
  
  : Veterans care center; Governor to request federal funds to construct in Hampton Roads area.
• HB1388
  Introduced: January 12, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.
• HJ54
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ54ER)
  
  : Commending the Quartermaster Center and School.
• HJ55
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ55ER)
  
  : Commending Rob R. Gordon, Jr.
• HJ304
  Introduced: February 10, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ304ER)
  
  : Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the 1606 First Virginia Charter.
• HJ361
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ361ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Jack Thomas Shoosmith.
• HJ362
  Introduced: February 21, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ362ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Robert Burns Ellison.
• HJ377
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ377ER)
  
  : Commending the United States Army Reserve, 80th Division.
• HJ505
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ505ER)
  
  : Commending the Manchester High School girls' basketball team.
• HJ5036
  Introduced: May 10, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5036ER)
  
  : Commending J. Chris Kollman III.
• HJ5098
  Introduced: June 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5098ER)
  
  : Commending Roger Bothe.