Recent Mentions on Blogs

BLACK VELVET BRUCE LI: King Saslaw Speaks

May 15, 2008
The incredible hubris of Dick Saslaw, as reported in the Shad Plank today, seems to know no bounds.  If the electorate doesn?t want a hike in the gas tax, that matters not to Dick Saslaw, who will work to impose one regardless of widespread public opposition.  You?d think Springfield voters elected him to be king from the sound of this, rather than as an unfortunate Senator who can?t seem manage to represent the interest of his constituents, rather than his own ego. (more?)...

The Shad Plank: It's not in Kaine's plan but the gas tax is on the table...

May 15, 2008
You just pumped some $3.60 cent gasoline this morning, and then you find out that Senate Majority Leader Richard "Dick" Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is ticked off that Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's transportation plan doesn't include higher gas taxes. This is another wrinkle in the runup to the special session on transportation, Senate Democrats - including Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton - want some kind of gas tax as part of the statewide transportation plan. But that's not flying with Kaine and House Democrat...

The Sentinel: Response to Criticism

May 12, 2008
In response to criticism of actions in Champps at Sebastian SIH?s but spreading out in concentric rings: Let me preface by saying I was not in attendance. I know no more about any actions taken at Champps than anyone else not in attendance and I am slow to take the press corps? word for anything anymore. However, a little history may add some perspective to the specific incident referred to in the article Sebastian has cited. The Saslaw Dinners are named in "honor" of Dick Saslaw, the current...

www.nvdaily.com: Back to Richmond

May 12, 2008
Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kaine made it official today, calling the legislature back to Richmond on June 23 for a special session on transportation. He also rolled out his own plan to hike taxes to the tune of about $800 million per year. Among the highlights, taken straight from the governor's press release: · Increases the existing statewide motor vehicles sales tax from 3% to 4% and dedicates all motor vehicle sales tax funds to maintenance; · Increases the statewide annual v...

Scott's Morning Brew: Senator Saslaw on how to make the police your friend?

May 10, 2008
Senator Dick Saslaw made this remark: ?What normal person walks around with a gun on your hip? Something?s wrong in your life? if you feel compelled to carry a gun as part of your daily routine, he said. -=SOURCE=- OH REALLY? As a police officer, I can assure you that there is nothing wrong in my life (to this level), but I do feel compelled to carry a weapon (gun) as part of my daily routine. What a moronic statement. Clearly thought all the way through? Sheeesh? I know I know Senator Sas...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Burke Connection: Bulletin Board

May 15, 2008
Scheduled speakers include US Sen. Jim Webb, State Sen. Dick Saslaw and the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district.

Fairfaxtimes.com: Lawmakers agree to disagree with Kaine

May 14, 2008
 - Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (D), a major proponent of the gas tax, emphasized the mutable nature of the governor's plan in a released statement.

The Free Lance-Star: Kaine pitches highway program GOV. KAINE'S ROADS PLAN

May 13, 2008
... and has out-of-state drivers paying their fair share for the roads they use," said Senate Majority Leader Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, in the statement.

Burke Connection: Saslaw: The New Majority Leader

May 1, 2008
Northern Virginia Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) became majority leader after the Democrats gained control over the upper house of the General Assembly in 2008.

• SB567
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Standards of Quality; increased positions for students having limited English proficiency.
• SB568
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB211-Edwards) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; increases annual assessment for physicians.
• SB569
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0155)
  
  : University of Virginia; appointments of Board of Visitors.
• SB570
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0280)
  
  : High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures for enforcing violations.
• SB571
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Telephone service; alternatives to regulation.
• SB572
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Utility Transfers Act; acquisition or disposal of assets or of control of telephone companies.
• SB573
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0108)
  
  : Limited Liability Company Act; reorganizes provisions thereof.
• SB574
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0240)
  
  : Virginia's Future, Council on; extends sunset provision.
• SB575
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB596-Norment) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Electric Utility Restructuring, Commission on; renamed Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
• SB576
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0480)
  
  : Credit reports; authorizes consumer to freeze access thereto.
• SB577
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 759 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Trademarks and service marks; registration and protection, penalties.
• SB578
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : VirginiaShare Health Insurance Program; established, report.
• SB579
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0042)
  
  : Health, Department of; payment for medical care services.
• SB713
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: Tabled in Finance (14-Y 6-N)
  
  : Motor fuels tax; rate increase.
• SB728
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicle dealers; collection of annual license and registration fees in certain localities.
• SB729
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : Retail Sales & Use Tax; Northern Virginia Transportation Authority authorized to impose.
• SB799
  Introduced: March 04, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 818 (effective 4/2/08)
  
  : Move-over law; drivers must move to lane not adjacent emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights.
• SJ107
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Uranium; joint subcommittee to study mining in State.
• SJ125
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ125ER)
  
  : Commending Fairfax County Future Problem Solvers.
• SJ208
  Introduced: February 19, 2008
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : State Corporation Commission; election of member.
• SJ241
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ241ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Eugene C. Renzi.

• SB1006
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1006)
  
  : Commonwealth Innovations Incentive Fund; created.
• SB1007
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Law-enforcement facilities; prohibits possession of weapons therein except by officers.
• SB1008
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation
  
  : High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures and penalties involved therewith.
• SB1009
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Civil actions; docketing for trial.
• SB1010
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1010)
  
  : Line of Duty Act; definition of disabled person to include local employee.
• SB1011
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (SB1011)
  
  : Business, professional, and occupational license tax (BPOL); motor fuels tax exemption.
• SB1012
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0561)
  
  : Planning & Budget, Department of; to include real estate costs for development in economic analysis.
• SB1013
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1013)
  
  : Workers' compensation; alternative dispute resolution systems agreed to in certain agreements.
• SB1014
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from SCC (SB1014H1)
  
  : Payday Loan Act; SCC to contract with third party to develop Internet accessible database.
• SB1220
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1220)
  
  : Line of Duty Disability Fund; created.
• SB1390
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1390)
  
  : Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
• SB1391
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Pharmacy, Board of; membership.
• SJ452
  Introduced: January 23, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ452ER)
  
  : Commending Chief Michael P. Neuhard.
• SJ530
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ530ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Adelard Lionel Brault.

• SB366
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0174)
  
  : T.C. Williams High School; opening 2006 school year.
• SB369
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0734)
  
  : Domestic relations documents; certain required information be contained in separate addendum.
• SB370
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0735)
  
  : Cord Blood Bank Initiative; established.
• SB371
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0736)
  
  : Subdivision ordinance; optional provisions in Fairfax County.
• SB372
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Law-enforcement vehicle; penalty for impersonating or misrepresenting.
• SB652
  Introduced: January 18, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0807)
  
  : Passenger rail transportation liability; limitations.
• SB666
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0922)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act; allocation of concession payments.
• SB680
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Left in Rehabilitation and Social Services
  
  : Alcoholic beverage control; permissible conduct by manufacturers, and wine or beer wholesalers.
• SB721
  Introduced: January 27, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0827)
  
  : Highway improvements; expands present revenue-sharing fund program.
• SB5008
  Introduced: April 12, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Transportation (SB5007-Devolites Davis) (10-Y 4-N)
  
  : Special Transportation Fund for Northern Virginia; established.
• SJ86
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules
  
  : Dulles Toll Road; joint sub. to study desirability of selling or leasing to private operator.
• SJ239
  Introduced: February 16, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ239ER)
  
  : Commending Inova Fairfax Hospital on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
• SJ253
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ253ER)
  
  : Commending Inova Health System on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
• SJ5039
  Introduced: June 19, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5039ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Helen Lynch.
• SR31
  Introduced: March 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR31ER)
  
  : Resolution; commending the Virginia Union University men's basketball team.
• SR32
  Introduced: March 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR32ER)
  
  : Resolution; commending Peter M. Pufki.