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Delegate Bobby Orrock
| Party | Republican |
| District | 54: Counties of Caroline (part) and Spotsylvania (part) [map] |
| Took Office | January 1990 |
| Next Election | November 2009 |
| Committees | Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Counties, Cities and Towns, Finance (Chair), Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| Fundraising | |
| Bills Passed | 53.8% in 2007 |
Recent Mentions on Blogs
Current Dog News, Tips and Information for You and Your Canine Companion | For The Love of the Dog: Good News - Virginia Passes Bill HB 538, Limits Number of Dogs in Puppy Mills!
April 30, 2008
Good News - Virginia Passes Bill HB 538, Limits Number of Dogs in Puppy Mills! April 30, 2008 | By Admin In Animal Advocacy, Article, Laws & Legislation, News & Updates, Puppy Mills | Comments(0) Every day the fight against puppy mills continues and so often only small strives are made due to opposition but finally Virginia has made a big step! We can only hope that more states can follow their lead. It?s not an absolute answer but as an advocate in the fight, ever step in the ri...
rescuedivas.com : Bill to Protect Man?s Best Friend Becomes Law
April 25, 2008
Bill to Protect Man?s Best Friend Becomes Law April 25th, 2008 Virginia First in Nation to Limit the Number of Dogs Held in Abusive Puppy Mills RICHMOND, Va. (April 23, 2008) In the aftermath of an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States into the Commonwealth? s puppy mill industry, Virginia became the first state in the nation to limit the size of puppy mills by making it illegal to maintain more than 50 dogs over the age of one year. The bill H.B. 538, introduced by...
rescuedivas.com : Bill to Protect Man?s Best Friend Becomes Law
April 25, 2008
Bill to Protect Man?s Best Friend Becomes Law April 25th, 2008 Virginia First in Nation to Limit the Number of Dogs Held in Abusive Puppy Mills RICHMOND, Va. (April 23, 2008) In the aftermath of an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States into the Commonwealth? s puppy mill industry, Virginia became the first state in the nation to limit the size of puppy mills by making it illegal to maintain more than 50 dogs over the age of one year. The bill H.B. 538, introduced by...
I?m Surrounded By Idiots: A Tale of Two Parties (and their respective websites)
April 20, 2008
The Caroline County Democratic Committee (CCDC) has their website at http://www.carolinedems.com/ The Caroline County Republican Committee (CCRC) has their website at http://www.carolinegop.com/ Compare and contrast the two: Website title: The CCDC has a proper title for their web page (?Caroline County Democratic Committee?) which allows it to show up better on a search engine. The CCRC?s website, on the other hand, has the great title of ?Page 1? ? which is appropriate since it?s the only...
vafederalist.blogspot.com: Virginia Legislature Prefiled Bills: Euthanization, Aliens, Companions, Owners, oh my
November 27, 2007
Although the General Assembly will not begin its new session until January 9, 2008, legislators have been pre-filing bills for consideration. You can keep up with all of the bills being filed via the Virginia Legislative Information Service. Here is just a sample of the bills which have been offered and who the offerers are: HB 5 Prohibiting gas chambers as a means of euthanizing companion animals. Del Bobby Orrock, R 54 Caroline and Spotsylvania HB 11 Providing for a referendum to seek approv...
Recent Mentions in the Media
Fredericksburg.com: The student speaker at Germanna's graduation ceremony says the ...
May 9, 2008
President David A. Sam handed many of them their diplomas, and Del. Robert D. "Bobby" Orrock delivered the commencement address.
Bills
- HB5
Introduced: November 19, 2007: Gas chambers; prohibits use thereof for euthanizing companion animals.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0008) - HB190
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Subdivision of lot; stepchildren included as immediate family for conveyance thereof.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 717 (effective 7/1/08) - HB191
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Emergency medical services; temporary suspension of permits and certificates pending hearing.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 660 (effective 7/1/08) - HB192
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Volunteer rescue squads; replaces term with agency, etc. licensed or certified by Office of EMS.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0061) - HB193
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Wells, private; prohibition on construction of certain.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062) - HB194
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Retail Sales and Use Tax; absorption and payment by seller.
Status: Left in Finance - HB195
Introduced: December 26, 2007: Subdivision plats; clarifies definitions related thereto.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 718 (effective 7/1/08) - HB537
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Rabies vaccination certificates; exempts certain records sent to local treasurer from public access.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0016) - HB538
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Commercial dog breeders; definition, requirements, penalty.
Status: Governor's recommendation received by House - HB539
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Nonrepairable vehicles; title and registration.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB540
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Deed; cemetery usage disclosed.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB541
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Uniform Statewide Building Code; statute of limitation for prosecution of violations.
Status: Left in General Laws - HB850
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Foster care; require code of ethics agreement signed by head of every foster home, etc.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0308) - HB851
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Crowd control; authority to bring civil action against person who negligently fails to provide.
Status: Tabled in Counties, Cities and Towns (14-Y 8-N) - HB1441
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Legislative Services, Division of; responsible for annual report to all standing committee chairmen.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 677 (effective 7/1/08) - HB1523
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Electric utilities; resource planning.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603) - HJ93
Introduced: January 07, 2008: Foster care; Department of Social Services to study and develop code of ethics and responsibilty.
Status: Left in Rules
- HB5 : Gas chambers.
- HB72
Introduced: December 16, 2005: License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB335
Introduced: January 05, 2006: License plates, special; issuance to veterans of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB2099
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Dog license application; delays date requirement that local treasurer transmit to owner.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0270) - HB2100
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Cats and dogs; license fee on those who have not been spayed or neutered.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB2101
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Elections; statewide bond referendum to include fiscal impact statement for voters.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0402) - HB2102
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Wells, private; prohibits construction thereof within 50 feet of certain property line.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0403) - HB2497
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Building permits; building official may issue for any construction regulated by Building Code.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0291) - HB2498
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Income tax, state; residential tax credit for increased accessibility and visitability.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2498ER) - HB2499
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Transient occupancy tax; grants authority to impose extra for local transportation needs.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2499) - HB2500
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Conditional zoning; high-growth localities by ordinance may choose to utilize.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0324) - HB3072
Introduced: January 16, 2007: Local vehicle license taxes and fees; counties to charge additional annual fee.
Status: Assigned Transportation sub: #3 (Carrico) - HJ879
Introduced: February 08, 2007: Commending Sara Wirtala.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ879ER)
- HB69
Introduced: December 16, 2005: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain medicines and drugs for farm animals.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0331) - HB70
Introduced: December 16, 2005: Assault and battery; limited exception to charges for certain school personnel.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0829) - HB71
Introduced: December 16, 2005: Elections; certification of political party candidates for general, special, and primary.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0083) - HB72
Introduced: December 16, 2005: License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB73
Introduced: December 16, 2005: Social services; city council member appointed to local board.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0084) - HB74
Introduced: December 16, 2005: Comprehensive Services Act; parental co-payments.
Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions - HB335
Introduced: January 05, 2006: License plates, special; issuance to veterans of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB336
Introduced: January 05, 2006: Special use permits; none required if erecting tent intended for temporary structure.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0249) - HB337
Introduced: January 05, 2006: Plats; clarifies definition thereof.
Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns - HB338
Introduced: January 05, 2006: Public school students; annual body mass index assessments required.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education - HB339
Introduced: January 05, 2006: Dogs and cats; licensed vets to collect license fee and provide receipt when admin. rabies vacine.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0836) - HB340
Introduced: January 05, 2006: Dogs; regulation of those that may be dangerous.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0837) - HB1143
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Campaign finance disclosure; candidates statements of organization shall be filed within 10 days.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0134) - HB1144
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Conveyance of property; additional method for subdivision of lot to family member.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0456) - HB1145
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Emergency medical services agencies; surface transportation and removal surfaces exemption.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0555) - HB1146
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Social workers; must have license issued by Board of Social Work.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0685) - HB1147
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Prescription drugs; training and regulations for administering to child in child day program.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0686) - HB1148
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Motor fuels tax; sets effective date for sales tax in certain transportation districts.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0354) - HB1487
Introduced: January 19, 2006: Healing arts, practitioners of; Board of Medicine authority to issue restricted volunteer licenses.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0881) - HB1507
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Charitable Gaming, Department of; renewal of permits.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0211) - HB1563
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Animal control officers; educational instruction.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB1582
Introduced: January 20, 2006: Local government & school divisions; cooperative transportation agreements between.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0821) - HJ124
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Animal ordinance, public nuisance; Association of Counties, et al to advise members to adopt.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ124ER) - HJ496
Introduced: March 06, 2006: Commending Spencer Roberts.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ496ER)
Contact Bobby Orrock
District Office
P.O. Box 458
Thornburg, VA 22565
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-1054
Room 411 of the General Assembly Building
E-Mail
DelBOrrock@house.state.va.us
Tag Cloud
Aggregated Bill Poll Results
8757 votes
Newest Comments
- HB538:
Sammie writes: I strongly suggest that you publicly retract your comments and apologize for defaming the My Dog Votes name. Barbara ... - HB538:
Dog Owner writes: Jay... it is clear in your statements that you have no clue what is going on at puppy mills, you know nothing about what... - HB538:
Dog Owner writes: I do hope the Humane Society of the United States NEVER stops trying to pass this bill. Without this bill Puppy Mill ow... - HB538:
Doug Lowing writes: Did I mis-read the bill? Please tell me. I do not understand why so many breed enthusiasts have commented against this ... - HB5:
CCGF writes: I read somewhere last night that in Tennessee it cost the state $46. to euthanize one dog. I wonder if this is accurate....
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