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leftofthehill.blogspot.com: Jim Webb Headlines Excellent Event for Judy Feder

October 16, 2008
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the wonderful weather we?ve been having recently in Northern Virginia has been great for events that are held outdoors. That was indeed the case with an event I attended earlier this week for Judy Feder featuring special guest Jim Webb. The crowd of about 100 people gathered in McLean on Monday evening included Supervisor John Foust, Del. Chuck Caputo, and State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple who all seemed excited about Judy?s campaign. As someone who recently...

http: Jody Wagner Picks Up Numerous GA Endorsements

September 7, 2008
From Jody Wagner for LG campaign press release: Citing her record as a member of the Warner and Kaine Administrations in helping to make Virginia the best managed state in the nation, more than thirty members of the General Assembly today announced their support of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. "Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia's finances around and get the state back on the right track," said Delegate Joe Bouchard. "That's the kind of leadership we...

VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local: Lining up behind Jody!

September 5, 2008
Jody Wagner?s campaign for LG is off to a tremendous start. In an email today, the campaign announced the support of members of the General Assembly. ?Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia?s finances around and get the state back on the right track,? said Delegate Joe Bouchard. ?That?s the kind of leadership we need in Richmond.? ?Virginians are looking for leaders who are willing to make tough choices and work across the aisle for the common good,? said Senator ...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Lining up behind Jody!

September 5, 2008
Jody Wagner?s campaign for LG is off to a tremendous start. In an email today, the campaign announced the support of members of the General Assembly. ?Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia?s finances around and get the state back on the right track,? said Delegate Joe Bouchard. ?That?s the kind of leadership we need in Richmond.? ?Virginians are looking for leaders who are willing to make tough choices and work across the aisle for the common good,? said Se...

The Oil Drum | Discussions about Energy and Our Future: DrumBeat: September 5, 2008

September 5, 2008
U.S. highway fund crushed by cutback in driving NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- An unprecedented decline in driving will deplete the federal Highway Trust Fund by the end of September prompting the government to ask Congress for an $8 billion emergency infusion Friday. Gasoline sales are crucial to maintaining the nation's highway infrastructure. About 90% of the fund's total revenues comes from taxes on motor fuels, according to a July report from the Congressional Budget Office. Without the a...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Sun Gazette: Civic Federation Again Says 'No' to Wider I-66

November 14, 2008
Civic Federation Again Says 'No' to Wider I-66Bob Brink, D-47th, and state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, D-31st, and has had the backing of the Civic Federation in past years. This year, the vote among ...

Richmond Times Dispatch: Moran shows support from N. Va.

November 14, 2008
Deeds has been endorsed by Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple of Arlington, head of the Senate Democratic Caucus. He is the recipient of the 2008 legislator of the ...

Washington Post: Majority of Loudoun Democratic Officials Back Moran

November 14, 2008
, United States - Jackson cited support from Northern Virginians, including Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (Arlington), chairwoman of the Senate Democratic caucus, Fairfax County ...

Alexandria Gazette Packet: Gubernatorial Primary Launches

November 12, 2008
... in June from the Fairfax Coalition of Police and a slew of his Senate colleagues, including Arlington Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31). Meanwhile, Del.

Sun Gazette: Battle Over Health-Care Benefits for Partners Likely to Resume

November 11, 2008
In the 2008 legislative session, the domestic-partners health-care bill (patroned by state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, D-31st) passed the Senate by a 23-17 ...

• SB233
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation
  
  : Transportation Plan; include quantifiable measures & achievable goals for greenhouse gas emission.
• SB299
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Real estate taxes; classifies affordable rental housing.
• SB661
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Virginia Housing Trust Fund; creates dedicated source of funding via percentage of recordation tax.
• SJ5022
  Introduced: April 23, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5022ER)
  
  : Commending William Earl Wilson.
• SR501
  Introduced: March 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR501ER)
  
  : Senate; salaries, contingent, and incidental expenses.

• SB9
  Introduced: November 28, 2007
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Constitutional amendment; exempts certain homeowners from taxation (voter referendum).
• SB47
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Advance directives; mental health directives follows same procedures as for medical.
• SB48
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : School teachers; school boards to ensure that all are provided planning time.
• SB49
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Zoning ordinances and districts; matters to be considered in drawing and applying.
• SB50
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Zoning ordinances; purpose thereof.
• SB51
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (8-Y 14-N)
  
  : Health insurance; extension of coverage funded by localities.
• SB52
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0087)
  
  : Voting equipment; wireless communications at polling places, exceptions.
• SB53
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0088)
  
  : Paper and electronic pollbooks; permits localities to use own funds to purchase approved by Board.
• SB54
  Introduced: December 20, 2007
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 683 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Charter; City of Falls Church.  
• SB233
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Transportation
  
  : Transportation Plan; include quantifiable measures & achievable goals for greenhouse gas emission.
• SB234
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Greenhouse gas emissions; mandatory reporting.
• SB235
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0610)
  
  : Innovative Technology Authority; powers of board of directors.
• SB236
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611)
  
  : Innovative Technology Authority; board of directors.
• SB237
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0612)
  
  : Localities; allowed to make donations to nonprofit association furnishing services to community.
• SB298
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places.
• SB299
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Real estate taxes; classifies affordable rental housing.
• SB300
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N)
  
  : Dangerous weapons; governing body has authority to restrict in governmental facilities.
• SB301
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Common Interest Community Board; established.
• SB461
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB576-Saslaw) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Credit reports; authorizes armed services members and spouses to freeze.
• SB462
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0153)
  
  : Transient occupancy tax; extends sunset date to January 1, 2012, for Arlington County.
• SB463
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0412)
  
  : Infectious diseases; residential or day program, etc. licensed by State to report cases.
• SB464
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Energy and Climate Change, Commission on; established, report.
• SB511
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 701 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Natural Resources Commitment Fund; created.
• SB661
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Virginia Housing Trust Fund; creates dedicated source of funding via percentage of recordation tax.
• SB665
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0158)
  
  : Tire recycling fee; extended until July 1, 2011.
• SB739
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referred by letter to JCOTS pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Noise emissions; DMV to establish for motor vehicles.
• SB791
  Introduced: January 23, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0635)
  
  : Incentive zoning; definition.  
• SJ6
  Introduced: November 28, 2007
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Finance (8-Y 8-N)
  
  : Constitutional amendment; exempts certain homeowners from taxation (second reference).
• SJ106
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ106ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John Tennesson Ticer.
• SJ142
  Introduced: January 28, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ142ER)
  
  : Commending Leadership Arlington.
• SJ177
  Introduced: February 07, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ177ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
• SJ178
  Introduced: February 08, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ178ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Martin McLaughlin.
• SJ179
  Introduced: February 08, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ179ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dennis W. Webb.
• SJ197
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ197ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Peter Don Rose.
• SJ223
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ223ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Kennan Joseph Garvey.
• SJ5022
  Introduced: April 23, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5022ER)
  
  : Commending William Earl Wilson.
• SJ6005
  Introduced: June 23, 2008
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : Appointments by the Senate Committee on Rules.  
• SJ6019
  Introduced: June 23, 2008
  Status: Laid on Clerk's Desk
  
  : Celebrating the life of Russell Y. Garth.
• SR1
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR1ER)
  
  : Rules of Senate; establishing, previous provisions superseded.
• SR2
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2ER)
  
  : Senate; 2008 operating budget.
• SR3
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR3ER)
  
  : Senate Ethics Advisory Panel; confirming nominations.
• SR501
  Introduced: March 13, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR501ER)
  
  : Senate; salaries, contingent, and incidental expenses.

• SB268
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws
  
  : Condominium Act; allows elderly or disabled tenants in conversion units to assign purchase right.
• SB272
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Appropriations
  
  : Electronic voting equipment; State Board of Elections to design pilot program.
• SB275
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Green Buildings Act; created, report.
• SB277
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• SB278
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards; created.
• SB568
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Buildings, state-owned; energy audits required thereof.
• SB966
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB966)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, dedicating unreserved general fund balances.
• SB967
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB967)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• SB968
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0602)
  
  : Condominium Act; allows elderly or disabled tenants in conversion units to assign purchase right.
• SB969
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0910)
  
  : Condominium & Property Owners' Association Acts; no declaration to prohibit display of certain flag.
• SB1019
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1019)
  
  : Credit card application; person with intent to defraud in name of another.
• SB1020
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1020)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; increase authorized in Northern Virginia localities.
• SB1021
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Tabled in Finance
  
  : Setoff Debt Collection Act; setoff against federal tax refunds for local tax debt.
• SB1022
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Mechanic's lien; notice to owner of property subject thereto.
• SB1023
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1023)
  
  : General Services, Department of; purchase of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
• SB1242
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Health insurance program; provision for employees by locality.
• SB1271
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to FOIA Council
  
  : Freedom of Information Act; allows public bodies to meet by electronic communication without quorum.
• SB1272
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Transportation districts; compensation of commission members.
• SB1273
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Virginia Housing Commission
  
  : Green Buildings Act; created, report.
• SB1274
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Absentee voting; persons with a disability or illness may vote absentee.
• SB1275
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from SCC (SB1275)
  
  : Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Conservation Fund; created, report.
• SB1276
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N)
  
  : Character education; humane education may be covered therein.
• SB1277
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1277)
  
  : Minimum wage; increase per hour.
• SB1278
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0358)
  
  : Public Broadcasting Board; decreases membership by removing chairman of Council of Higher Education.
• SB1279
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0082)
  
  : Higher educational institutions; defines continuing or professional education.
• SB1280
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Education
  
  : College Savings Program; eliminates requirement of annual report by State Council of Higher Educ.
• SJ79
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Constitutional amendment; localities to exempt from taxation percentage of value of prop. (1st ref).
• SJ365
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Requires 2/3 affirmative votes for passage
  
  : Innovative housing policies and programs; Housing Commission to study granting authority to local.
• SJ366
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ366ER)
  
  : Affordable housing; Housing Commission to study state incentives for targeted development, etc.
• SJ374
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : Childhood obesity; school divisions encouraged to strengthen their commitment to prevention.
• SJ375
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Humane Treatment for Companion Animals Education Week; designating as first week in February 2007.
• SJ397
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Rules
  
  : Insulin & human growth hormones; DMAS to collect data on costs thereof to Medicaid program, report.
• SJ398
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; localities to exempt from taxation percentage of value of property.
• SJ456
  Introduced: January 24, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ456ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Allen Hampton Kitchens.
• SJ470
  Introduced: January 31, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ470ER)
  
  : Commending the George Mason High School International Baccalaureate program.
• SJ536
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ536ER)
  
  : Commending the Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center.
• SJ543
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Laid on Clerk's Desk
  
  : Commending the Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center.

• SB62
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0161)
  
  : Comparative religion; Board of Education to authorize elective course in grades 9 through 12.
• SB63
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Grants and tax refunds; awarded for producing and using clean and efficient energy.
• SB64
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; sales tax increase on motor fuels in NOVA Transportation District.
• SB65
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Absentee voting and ballot applications; persons 65 or older may vote absentee.
• SB66
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0026)
  
  : School calendars; reduction of state aid when length of school term below what is required.
• SB67
  Introduced: January 05, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0041)
  
  : Standards of Learning assessments; student required to attend summer school for remediation program.
• SB267
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Finance (12-Y 8-N)
  
  : Retail sales and use tax; increase in certain localities.
• SB268
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws
  
  : Condominium Act; allows elderly or disabled tenants in conversion units to assign purchase right.
• SB269
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0726)
  
  : Condominium Act; conversion condominiums and notice to locality.
• SB270
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Grants and tax refunds; awarded for producing and using clean and efficient energy.
• SB271
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0569)
  
  : Public Procurement Act; purchase of certain insurance in construction projects.
• SB272
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Appropriations
  
  : Electronic voting equipment; State Board of Elections to design pilot program.
• SB273
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0481)
  
  : Affordable dwelling unit ordinance; Arlington County permitting certain densities in comp. plan.
• SB274
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0171)
  
  : Stormwater management program; certain localities required to adopt thereto.
• SB275
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Green Buildings Act; created, report.
• SB276
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: VOTE: DEFEATED (41-Y 57-N)
  
  : Income tax, state; different tax rate on income derived from sale of certain real estate.
• SB277
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Housing Partnership Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• SB278
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards; created.
• SB279
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Community Housing Tax Credit; replaces current low-income housing tax credit.
• SB324
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0373)
  
  : Teachers; salary should be competitive rate relative to member states in So. Regional Ed. Board.
• SB551
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Energy efficient vehicles; purchased or leased by State shall be of high fuel economy.
• SB568
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : State-owned buildings; energy audits required thereof.
• SB673
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Counties, Cities and Towns (13-Y 9-N)
  
  : Local government; benefit coverage for employees and retired employees.
• SB698
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, corporate; business facility job tax credit.
• SJ79
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Constitutional amendment; localities to exempt from taxation percentage of value of prop. (1st ref).
• SJ80
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Rules (SB261-Wagner)
  
  : Energy plan, comprehensive; Secretary of Natural Resources to study development thereof.
• SJ171
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ171ER)
  
  : Family Life Education programs; Board of Education to survey those in public schools.
• SJ177
  Introduced: January 25, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ177ER)
  
  : Commending the National Scenic Byways' additions.
• SJ5069
  Introduced: September 27, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5069ER)
  
  : Commending the Arlington Historical Society on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.