Recent Mentions on Blogs

citizentom.wordpress.com: Recap of Gun Show ?Facts? Speech

March 29, 2008
In the March 28th edition of the Cuccinelli Compass, Senator Ken Cuccinelli has more to say about the upcoming conventions and the right to bear arms. Note that today is also the last day submit an application to attend the Prince William County Republican Convention on April 12 (see here). March 28, 2008 Dear Fellow Republican: Two things today. Conventions and Second Amendment. Show Up For all of you in Fairfax, tomorrow is the deadline to file for the local convention on April 12th, ...

citizentom.wordpress.com: Senator Ken Cuccinelli Observes the Supreme Court of the United States

March 27, 2008
Here is an excerpt from the March 26th edition of the Cuccinelli Compass. Senator Ken Cuccinelli reports on the Supreme Court. SCOTUS Gun Ban Case SCOTUS = Supreme Court of the United States. Gun Ban Case = District of Columbia v. Heller. This is the case over whether or not Washington, D.C.?s complete ban of handguns is consistent with the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Court of Appeals for D.C. ruled that the ban violates the 2nd Amendment ? the vote was 2-1. Last week I g...

Think Youth | Progressive News and Opinion from America?s Youth: McCain assembles a steering committee in my home state of VA; Only I seem to care.

February 1, 2008
From The Shad Plank: Here?s the list of lawmakers who have signed on with John McCain?s Virginia campaign: Co-Chairs Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore Delegate Chris Saxman U.S Senator John Warner Steering Committee U.S. Representative Tom Davis Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger Delegate Dave Albo Delegate Bill Carrico Delegate Tom Gear Delegate Phil Hamilton Delegate Clarke Hogan Senator Robert Hurt Delegate Terry Kilgore Delegate Joe May Delegate Don M...

Johnny Camacho?s Blog : McCain assembles Va. steering committee.

February 1, 2008
From The Shad Plank: Here?s the list of lawmakers who have signed on with John McCain?s Virginia campaign: Co-Chairs Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore Delegate Chris Saxman U.S Senator John Warner Steering Committee U.S. Representative Tom Davis Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger Delegate Dave Albo Delegate Bill Carrico Delegate Tom Gear Delegate Phil Hamilton Delegate Clarke Hogan Senator Robert Hurt Delegate Terry Kilgore Delegate Joe May Delegate Don Merricks...

unitedconservatives.blogspot.com: Action Needed

January 28, 2008
2008 session Searchable budget database website Status: On docket of Techno...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Madison Messenger: Pittsylvania County honors fallen officers

May 16, 2008
Area residents, local and state officials, including state Sen. Robert Hurt, and relatives of fallen officers attended the service.

Chatham Star Tribune: Sen. Hurt given $30 fine for dog charge

May 15, 2008
By ANDREW BOWLER/Star-Tribune Staff Writer Virginia Sen. Robert Hurt was convicted Thursday in Pittsylvania County General District Court of failing to ...

Madison Messenger: Ceremony to honor fallen deputies

May 15, 2008
The service is set for 10 am and state Sen. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, will be the featured speaker. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, ...

Chatham Star Tribune: Sheriff's Office to hold memorial

May 9, 2008
... Eugene Bradburn McBride, Deputy Sheriff Frankie Lynn Betterton, and Investigator Terry Lee Barker Sr. Senator Robert Hurt will be the guest speaker.

WTVR: State Senator Pays Dog Fine

May 9, 2008
(AP) - State Senator Robert Hurt was fined for failing to vaccinate his dog for rabies after his Labrador retriever bit a man.

• SB544
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Tabled in Appropriations
  
  : Master Settlement Agreement; makes several changes to enhance criminal enforcement activities.
• SB545
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 758 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Master Settlement Agreement; regulation of cigarette manufacturers.
• SB546
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Correctional facilities, local; City of Danville & Pittsylvania County to enter into jail project.
• SB547
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Criminal appeals; to appeal conviction defense counsel must certify there is legitimate issue.
• SB548
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 9-N)
  
  : Bail; presumption against thereof for person charged with failure to appear.
• SB549
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 704 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Identity theft & etc.; multijurisdictional grand jury may investigate.
• SB550
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB118-Edwards) (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Notarial certificates; removes requirement that wording appear on same page as signature.
• SB551
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Recordation tax; changes basis of calculation on transfer of real estate.
• SB552
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0279)
  
  : Fishing license; exemptions for persons assisting disabled persons.
• SB553
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0154)
  
  : Appointment of counsel; indigent defendants.
• SB769
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N)
  
  : Commitment hearing; independent examiner or community services board member attending.
• SB771
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Extradition; sheriff or police chief may hire private entity to perform on behalf of State.
• SB772
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  
  : Conditions of bond; court may bar person in elected office from returning to constitutional office.
• SB773
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 769 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Identity theft; statute of limitations.
• SB774
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Property value assessments; Campbell County notice to include date and time of public hearing.
• SB775
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Drug Treatment Court Act; authorized drug treatment court, etc. for Franklin County.
• SB776
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0464)
  
  : Concealed weapons; attorney for Commonwealth may carry without a permit.
• SB777
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Sewage systems; counties and towns may approve.
• SJ148
  Introduced: January 30, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ148ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of William B. Muse, Jr.
• SJ201
  Introduced: February 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ201ER)
  
  : Commending the Gretna High School football team.
• SJ202
  Introduced: February 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ202ER)
  
  : Commending Yuji Hairston, Jr.
• SJ205
  Introduced: February 18, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ205ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Private First Class Christopher Edward Murphy.
• SJ206
  Introduced: February 18, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ206ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Louise Towles English.
• SJ212
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ212ER)
  
  : Commending G. Harold Plaster.
• SJ215
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ215ER)
  
  : Commending Alice Sigmon Hall.
• SJ216
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ216ER)
  
  : Commending W. Q. Overton.
• SJ217
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ217ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of James Edward Burton III.
• SJ218
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ218ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Jason Lee Saunders.

• HB1018
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of justice or judge.
• HB1587
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Criminal history record information check; required for those providing care to children, etc.
• HB2749
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0759)
  
  : Sex offender registration; offender to include any electronic mail address, etc. that he will use.
• HB2750
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0845)
  
  : Capital murder; premeditated killing of a judge or justice.
• HB2751
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Illegal aliens; possession of firearms.
• HB2752
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0130)
  
  : Amber Alert Program; use of certain technology.
• HB2754
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2754)
  
  : Illegal Substances Excise Tax Act; created.
• HB2755
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Sex Offender Registry; adds to list of those offenses requiring registration.
• HB2756
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Rereferred to Finance
  
  : Probation and suspended sentence; violations thereof considered misdemeanor charge.
• HB2757
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0332)
  
  : Contractors, Board for; exemptions for certain career and technical education projects.
• HB2758
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0300)
  
  : Freedom of Information Act; posting of meeting notices and minutes of public bodies.
• HB2759
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0212)
  
  : Search warrant affidavits; delivery in person or by mail.
• HB2760
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Marijuana; notice of right to receive full analysis.
• HB2761
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2761)
  
  : Running a red light; punishable as reckless driving.
• HB2762
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Stopping on highways; makes it illegal to stop in intersections in certain localities.
• HB2763
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Speeding; increases minimum fine if driving over 20 miles of speed limit.
• HB2764
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0333)
  
  : Local employees; right to receive certain benefit information in writing.  
• HB2765
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0301)
  
  : Construction; slayer statute.
• HB2766
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0302)
  
  : Retirement benefits; exemption of certain from creditor process.
• HB2767
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0517)
  
  : Fiduciaries; presumption of prudence.
• HB2768
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Firearms; possession by persons under age 18.
• HB2769
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Pocket knives on school property; amends exception that allows person to carry.
• HB2770
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement (Marshall, D.)
  
  : Public Records Act; disposition of public records.
• HB2771
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Larceny; charging of crime.
• HB2772
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0518)
  
  : Fraudulent credit card application; false statements to obtain property or credit.
• HB2773
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : License plate or decal; unlawful possession thereof.
• HB2774
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from VRS (HB2774)
  
  : Judges; early retirement.
• HJ707
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : Law-enforcement officers; joint subcommittee to study establishment of protocols for those killed.
• HJ709
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ709ER)
  
  : State park along South Mayo and North Mayo Rivers; DCR to study feasibility in Henry County.
• HJ876
  Introduced: February 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ876ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Neal Ashworth.
• HJ882
  Introduced: February 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ882ER)
  
  : Commending the Dan River High School softball team.
• HJ884
  Introduced: February 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ884ER)
  
  : Commending Lance Corporal Thomas Surber.
• HJ942
  Introduced: February 16, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ942ER)
  
  : Commending C. Kinney Rorrer.
• HJ961
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ961ER)
  
  : Commending American of Martinsville on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

• HB1005
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0444)
  
  : Registration and certificates of title; offences relating thereto, penalty.
• HB1006
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0202)
  
  : Manufactured homes, etc.; notice to counties, cities, and towns whenever title is surrendered.
• HB1007
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0675)
  
  : Child custody; reports to be furnished 15 days prior to hearing.
• HB1008
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Trusts; amends Uniform Trust Code to make applicable statues prospective.
• HB1009
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0127)
  
  : Check Clearing for 21st Evidence Act; created.
• HB1010
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0861)
  
  : Clifton Forge and South Boston, former Cities of; updates Code references.
• HB1011
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0128)
  
  : Brook Trout; redesignating as official fish of State.
• HB1012
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB984-Sherwood)
  
  : Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry; includes person who uses communication system.
• HB1013
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0445)
  
  : False identification cards; manufacture and sale thereof, penalty.
• HB1014
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0676)
  
  : Internet; payment for access to sexually explicit material thereon, penalty.
• HB1015
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB984-Sherwood)
  
  : Sex Offender Registry; modifies registration of a person convicted of murdering a child.
• HB1016
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0270)
  
  : Assault and battery; increases penalty if committed against judge, etc.
• HB1017
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0677)
  
  : Juveniles; clarifies the process where it is unnecessary to file petition for certain offenses.
• HB1018
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of justice or judge.
• HB1019
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; Supreme Court to adopt rules governing discovery.
• HB1020
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; membership.
• HB1021
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0446)
  
  : Zoning ordinances; findings of board of appeals on questions of fact are presumptively correct.
• HB1022
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0862)
  
  : Pretrial motions or objections; when defense may raise in circuit and district courts.
• HB1023
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0678)
  
  : Health care provider; certain documents prepared considered privileged.
• HB1024
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB1265-Janis)
  
  : Emergency services and disasters; constitutional rights.
• HB1025
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0129)
  
  : Personal property; Sheriff's duty to remove pursuant to an ejectment proceeding.
• HB1026
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Noncharitable irrevocable trusts; modification or termination thereof.
• HB1027
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0679)
  
  : Traffic incidents; reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to by volunteer fire, etc.
• HB1028
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0680)
  
  : Criminal procedure; determination of indigency; appointment of counsel.
• HB1029
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: VOTE: ENGROSSMENT (45-Y 53-N)
  
  : Motor vehicle dealer; excludes those who sell & distribute fire-fighting equipment & ambulances.
• HB1030
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0447)
  
  : Marijuana; field test for evidence at trial.
• HB1031
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 9-N)
  
  : Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
• HB1032
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Juveniles; unlawful to provide certain sexual material.
• HB1033
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Juvenile sentencing; jury's recommendation may be modified by court.
• HB1034
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0818)
  
  : Motor vehicle dealers; warranty obligations.
• HB1587
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Criminal history record information check; required for those providing care to children, etc.
• HJ114
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Law-enforcement officers; study establishment of protocols for those killed in the line of duty.
• HJ410
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ410ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Claude Vince Swanson, Sr.
• HJ411
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ411ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Rufus R. Toler.
• HJ413
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ413ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dan S. Robertson.
• HJ417
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ417ER)
  
  : Commending the Tunstall High School baseball team.
• HJ475
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ475ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Kenneth B. Gentry on the 15th anniversary of his death.
• HJ5010
  Introduced: April 11, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5010ER)
  
  : Commending the Patrick Henry Community College women's basketball team.
• HJ5058
  Introduced: May 23, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5058ER)
  
  : Commending Claudia Emerson.