Recent Mentions on Blogs

Against Closed Eyes In Marketing: Do More! Learn More! Create More! Live More!

May 10, 2008
Over the years in America and the west generally, the nature and means of education have dramatically changed. But it is an error to think that before the contemporary era of schooling on a mass scale that no one was deeply or broadly educated. Many in colonial America were exceptionally well-educated, yet largely self-taught or taught by a tutor or mentor. Such was the case with scientist, lawyer, theologian, statesman, patriot and father of seven, Roger Sherman. In his astonishingly producti...

jfactivist.typepad.com: Virginia Gov. Kaine Signs Bill Allowing Service Dogs into State Schools

May 9, 2008
From The Free Lance-Star (May 7): Gov. Kaine signs bill allowing service dogs into state schools By Chelyen Davis RICHMOND--With two service dogs at his side, Gov. Tim Kaine yesterday ceremonially signed a bill that will require schools to allow children who need such dogs to bring the animals to school. The bill, sponsored by Del. Mark Cole, R-Spotsylvania, clarifies that public schools are "public entities," or places of public accommodation, which must comply with all requiremen...

dankprofessor.wordpress.com: Defending academic freedom from the sexual Puritans

May 6, 2008
Reviewing the past academic year in terms of finding academics who became stars in opposing arbitrary and capricious repression of sexually related matters on campus, there are very few who attained star status.  The dankprofessor has given recognition to Deputy Provost Richard Holder of the University of New Mexico who was resolute in opposing campus faculty who wished to impose sanctions on English Professor Lisa Chavez for her after academic hours work as a phone sex worker and sm posing mo...

rlcva.wordpress.com: Will anyone speak for the taxpayers at the special session?

April 29, 2008
Just before I skipped town for my sister?s wedding, Governor Kaine called for another special session on transportation funding (AP via Daily Press), meaning we can look forward to yet another argument between tax-hiking Democrats and tax-hiking Republicans.  Whether or not we will see a group of lawmakers opposed to any tax increases (i.e., if anyone will join Bob Marshall) remains to be seen. So far, the tax-hikers are holding - such as they can - to their already vague positions.  Kaine wa...

rightwingliberal.wordpress.com: Will anyone speak for the taxpayers at the special session?

April 29, 2008
Just before I skipped town for my sister?s wedding, Governor Kaine called for another special session on transportation funding (AP via Daily Press), meaning we can look forward to yet another argument between tax-hiking Democrats and tax-hiking Republicans.  Whether or not we will see a group of lawmakers opposed to any tax increases (i.e., if anyone will join Bob Marshall) remains to be seen. So far, the tax-hikers are holding - such as they can - to their already vague positions.  Kaine wa...

Recent Mentions in the Media

The Free Lance-Star: Gov. Kaine signs bill allowing service dogs into state schools

May 7, 2008
The bill, sponsored by Del. Mark Cole, R-Spotsylvania, clarifies that public schools are "public entities," or places of public accommodation, ...

The Hook: COVER- Virginia is for... puritans: The fight over sex, nudity ...

May 1, 2008
"Quite frankly, members of this committee-- and many more in the House-- are not sure what to make of all these events," said Del. Mark Cole ...

Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition: Gun bills dominate General Assembly

April 23, 2008
Delegate Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) presented a bill that would not allow state agencies to have stricter regulations on guns than state law.

The Free Lance-Star: Productive teamwork ensured Stafford power-line burial

April 17, 2008
... and the elected Republican leaders Speaker Bill Howell, Del. Mark Cole, former Stafford Supervisor Bob Gibbons, and Supervisors Mark Dudenhefer, ...

• HB46
  Introduced: December 05, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Campaign finance disclosure reports; identification of all contributors.
• HB47
  Introduced: December 05, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust)
  
  : Illegal aliens; adds presumption, subject to rebuttal, against admitting to bail any alien charged.
• HB48
  Introduced: December 05, 2007
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (9-Y 9-N)
  
  : Motorcycles; driving two abreast in a single lane.
• HB49
  Introduced: December 05, 2007
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Utility easements; conveyance thereof subject to condition is void if not used within 20 years.
• HB50
  Introduced: December 05, 2007
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
• HB107
  Introduced: December 17, 2007
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Public schools; grade placement test.
• HB108
  Introduced: December 17, 2007
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Reckless driving; drivers of certain heavy trucks exceeding posted speed limit guilty thereof.
• HB109
  Introduced: December 17, 2007
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Firearms; regulation thereof by state entities.
• HB208
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Public facilities; deferral of subdivision plats or site plans when inadequate.
• HB209
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Standards of Quality; school board to employ school resource officer.
• HB210
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Private schools and child day centers; armed security officers may carry firearms onto property.
• HB211
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0244)
  
  : Water Protection Permit; exempts landowners whose construction or maintenance may impact wetlands.
• HB212
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Firearms taxes, certain; destruction of records.
• HB213
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; TRICARE physicians tax credit.
• HB214
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0431)
  
  : Public entities; rights of persons with disabilities.
• HB350
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0581)
  
  : Zoning ordinance; powers of zoning administrators.
• HB351
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB238-Cosgrove)
  
  : Income tax, state; exemption for launch services and payload to space flight participants.
• HB352
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Passed by in Transportation with letter
  
  : Motor carriers; liability insurance for buses with capacity of no more than 40 passengers.
• HB353
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB359-Cole)
  
  : Campaign finance; reporting certain designated contributions.
• HB354
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 663 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Textbook purchases; Board of Education shall publish list of approved textbooks, publisher, etc.
• HB355
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : General Education Development testing program; lowers age requirement.
• HB356
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Impact fees; assessment, collection, and imposition of certain.
• HB357
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0355)
  
  : Electric utility special rate districts; adds Fauquier County to those localities that may request.
• HB358
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Water hook-up permits; suspending during certain emergencies.
• HB359
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0289)
  
  : Campaign contributions; requires PACs to report contributions for election of particular candidate.
• HB395
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; established, report.
• HB1110
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Motor carrier liability insurance; required for operators of trolleys.
• HB1111
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; historic rehabilitation tax credit.
• HB1112
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Weight limit violations; disposition of penalties by Stafford County.
• HB1113
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Certificate of occupancy; imposition of fee for issuance.
• HB1472
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
  
  : Discrimination; employee's failure to speak English shall not constitute cause of action.
• HB1577
  Introduced: February 21, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Polling places; provides for extension of polling hours in emergency situations.
• HJ75
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ75ER)
  
  : Businesses, private; joint subcommittee to study local incentives provided for economic development.
• HJ299
  Introduced: January 26, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Joint Assembly; receiving Governor and other distinguished guests, and establish rules of conduct.
• HJ303
  Introduced: January 29, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Williamsburg session.
• HJ456
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Thelma E. Monroe.
• HJ463
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Mount Ararat Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
• HJ472
  Introduced: February 25, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Mary Virginia Pancotti.
• HJ495
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Sergeant Dustin John Perrott.
• HJ499
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Riverbend High School girls' soccer team.
• HJ500
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Arthur T. Hart II.
• HJ529
  Introduced: February 28, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Lloyd Chittum.
• HJ530
  Introduced: February 28, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Bob Gibbons.
• HJ612
  Introduced: March 05, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ612ER)
  
  : Joint Rules Committee; confirming various appointments.
• HR28
  Introduced: March 06, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by House
  
  : Celebrating the life of George Loyall Gordon, Jr.

• HB1638
  Introduced: November 15, 2006
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1638)
  
  : Transportation Trust Fund; sales and use tax revenue dedicated thereto.
• HB1645
  Introduced: November 30, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0429)
  
  : Overweight permit; underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating, etc. to be issued.
• HB1646
  Introduced: November 30, 2006
  Status: Assigned Transportation sub: #1 (Welch)
  
  : Motor carriers of passengers; insurance based on number thereof by carrier.
• HB1647
  Introduced: November 30, 2006
  Status: Left in Local Government (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Electric transmission lines; adds Stafford Cnty to list authorized to enter into agreement w/utilit.
• HB1648
  Introduced: November 30, 2006
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1648)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; makes motor fuels tax optional in certain NOVA transportation districts.
• HB1649
  Introduced: November 30, 2006
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Transmission lines; restrictions on SCC for underground location thereof.
• HB1724
  Introduced: December 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Transportation impact fees; fee for issuance of certificate of occupancy for certain buildings, etc.
• HB1725
  Introduced: December 20, 2006
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1725)
  
  : Transportation Bond Act of 2007; created.
• HB1918
  Introduced: January 04, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1918)
  
  : Illegal aliens; presence unlawful in State, penalty.
• HB1919
  Introduced: January 04, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0260)
  
  : Electric transmission lines; adds Stafford Cnty to list authorized to enter into agreement w/utilit.
• HB2300
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Firearms; prohibits state entities or institutions of higher education from adopting regulations.
• HB2301
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Abortion; informed consent thereto shall include determination by physician.
• HB2302
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0476)
  
  : Nonpublic schools; school boards may enter into agreements therewith for transportation services.
• HB2303
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned ACNRsub: Natural Resources (Ware, R.L.)
  
  : Hunting on Sundays; allows landowners and persons who have written permission of landowner.
• HB3047
  Introduced: January 15, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Education (HB1727-Lohr)
  
  : School boards; notification of parent when student participates in school-sponsored clubs.
• HB3097
  Introduced: January 17, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to FOIA Council
  
  : Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); personal information in constituent correspondence. 
• HB3112
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0227)
  
  : Notaries; fees for services.
• HJ585
  Introduced: December 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; General Assembly meeting with single unicameral legislature.
• HJ586
  Introduced: December 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; excludes privately owned motor vehicles used for nonbusiness purposes.
• HJ610
  Introduced: January 04, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; establishes uniform election date (first reference).
• HJ822
  Introduced: January 29, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ822ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Colonel Paul M. Kelly.
• HJ925
  Introduced: February 15, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ925ER)
  
  : Commending the North Stafford High School step team.
• HJ926
  Introduced: February 15, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ926ER)
  
  : Commending Hartwood Volunteer Fire Department.

• HB14
  Introduced: November 30, 2005
  Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Silviculture practices; allows local government to regulate for land.
• HB85
  Introduced: December 16, 2005
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax revenue; increases amount to Transportation Trust Fund.
• HB86
  Introduced: December 16, 2005
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; increases personal exemption.
• HB87
  Introduced: December 16, 2005
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB121-Marshall, R.G.)
  
  : Real estate tax; exemptions for certain elderly and handicapped.
• HB88
  Introduced: December 16, 2005
  Status: Tabled in Transportation
  
  : Traffic-calming studies; VDOT to implement measures.
• HB138
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0391)
  
  : Voter registration; spouse or dependent of military member, exceptions.
• HB139
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Condemnation property; localities to obtain consent from locality in which property is located.
• HB140
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Personal Property Tax Relief Fund; created, change in reimbursements for certain vehicles, report.
• HB141
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0832)
  
  : Impact fees for transportation; authorize Fauquier and Spotsylvania Counties to impose.
• HB142
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Zoning ordinances; certain residential facilities w/incapacitated persons single family dwellings.
• HB143
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0833)
  
  : Highways, bridges, and interchanges; allows Transportation Board to name.
• HB144
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Unemployment compensation; disqualifies certain public school teachers for benefits.
• HB145
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Motor vehicle fuels tax; imposition optional for localities in certain transportation districts.
• HB146
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Concealed handguns; prohibits person who carries into restaurants from consuming alcoholic beverage.
• HB147
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0010)
  
  : Service districts; localities may contribute from general fund for certain government services.
• HB148
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0011)
  
  : Stormwater management program; includes enlargement, improvement and maintenance of dams.
• HB149
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Incorporated in Counties, Cities and Towns (HB147-Cole)
  
  : Service districts; change in sources of revenue for localities.
• HB150
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Dogs; releasing upon or near posted land, penalty.
• HB267
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0816)
  
  : Nursing home bed projects; conditions for issuance of certificate of public need.
• HB268
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Incorporated in Counties, Cities and Towns (HB148-Cole)
  
  : Stormwater management program; includes maintenance of dams.
• HB1378
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Abortion; provides that informed consent shall include determination by physician.
• HB1411
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Dog dealers; definition thereof.
• HB1456
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation
  
  : Display of license plates; removes requirement thereof on front of motor vehicle.
• HB5009
  Introduced: April 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; increase to be dedicated to Transportation Trust Fund.
• HB5015
  Introduced: June 06, 2006
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Overweight permits; issuance for underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating equipment, etc..
• HB5100
  Introduced: September 26, 2006
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (4-Y 11-N)
  
  : Primary/secondary highway improvement projects; eliminates requirement by county for VDOT approval.
• HJ251
  Introduced: January 31, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ251ER)
  
  : Commending Deborah S. Goforth.
• HJ273
  Introduced: February 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ273ER)
  
  : Commending William M. Anderson, Jr.
• HJ384
  Introduced: February 24, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ384ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Elizabeth L. Dailey.
• HJ464
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ464ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Calvin Lindbergh Ritchie.
• HJ5088
  Introduced: June 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5088ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Ethel Clark Leming.