Senator Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield)

Photo of Dick Saslaw
Party
Democratic
District
35: Alexandria City (Part), Fairfax County (Part), Falls Church City (All) [map]
Took Office
January 1980
Next Election
November 2015
Committees
Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, Education and Health, Finance, Rules
Copatroning Habits
69% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 61% of them are Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 54% of them are Democrats.
Partisanship
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Tag Cloud ?
business charter commendation constitution constitutional amendment doctor education energy falls church finance health health insurance highway insurance loan medicine nomination nuclear predatory lending privacy public procurement act regulation scc study tax telephone transportation utility vehicle wind
Bills Passed
27.3% in 2013
Bio

Serves as the senate majority leader.

Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
Norton Iii, Howard Uncoded $100,000
Dominion Energy production & distribution $30,500
West Group Properties Real estate developers & subdividers $30,000
Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Auto dealers, new & used $26,000
Virginia Association Of Realtors Real estate $25,000
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Attorneys & law firms $22,000
Virginia Bankers Association Commercial banks & bank holding companies $17,000
Anthem Health Plans Of Virginia Accident & health insurance $12,500
Home Builders Association Of Virginia Residential construction $12,500
Erkiletian Companies Construction, unclassified $10,000

Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

Dem/WaPo attacks on Jackson dishonest, unbecoming, and wrong ...

May 20, 2013
The aptly named Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax): Saslaw decried the past “crazy” statements that Jackson has made says and a laundry list of past troublesome financial deals will cause the nominee to withdraw. “The media will ...

Saslaw: Virginia GOP will dump Jackson before November ...

May 20, 2013
Virginia Democratic State Senate Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax) predicts E.W. Jackson will get dumped from the Virginia Republican ticket before the November election. Senator Saslaw, who will in effect become Senate Majority Leader if the Republicans lose the 2013 Virginia lieutenant governor's race, said today on the John Fredericks Morning Radio Show that newly minted Tea Party favorite, GOP ... Saslaw also said he has endorsed Tidewater area State Sen.

VDOT continues construction of HOT ramp in face of protests ...

May 18, 2013
Jim Moran (D-8) and state Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35), in an effort to delay construction. Last month, Hasty joined Mayor Bill Euille and Sharon Bulova, chairwoman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at a meeting with ...

Sen. Dick Saslaw: Virginia 'Screwed' if Cuccinelli Elected Governor ...

April 17, 2013
The Virginia Senate Democratic leader spoke to the Springfield Civic Association on Tuesday night.

Saslaw Named Legislator of the Year by Virginia Educators - Lee ...

April 13, 2013
Sen. Dick Saslaw. For Immediate Release, April 12th, 2013. Senator Saslaw Named Legislator Of The Year By Virginia Educators VEA honors Saslaw's legislative work with award. Springfield, VA – Earlier today the Virginia Education ...
Recent Mentions in the Media

Falls Church News Press: McAuliffe Campaign Steams Into FC After GOP Slate is Chosen

May 22, 2013
Jim Moran, State Sen. Dick Saslaw, Del. Jim Scott and two of the four Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general, Aneesh Chopra and Sen. Mark Herring, but it wasn't until McAuliffe stormed the joint that things really got hopping.and more »

Patch.com: Del. Albo Recognized with Three Service Awards By Virginia Chamber of ...

May 19, 2013
The awards were mainly given to Republicans, with the exception of State Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax) and Democratic leader Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield). The Winners: The Legal Reform Advocate Award: Delegates Chris Head (R-Roanoke), Todd ...

Alexandria Times: VDOT continues construction of HOT ramp in face of protests

May 18, 2013
Jim Moran (D-8) and state Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35), in an effort to delay construction. Last month, Hasty joined Mayor Bill Euille and Sharon Bulova, chairwoman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at a meeting with Sean Connaughton, the state ...

Daily Press: Chopra airs first TV ad

May 17, 2013
Bob McDonnell, (House) Speaker Bill Howell, Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment, Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw, and Sen. Frank Wagner ? are working hard to fleece the taxpayers of Virginia," Norquist wrote. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli ...and more »

Americans for Tax Reform: ATR Urges Virginia Candidates to Support Repeal of Gov. McDonnell's Tax Hike

May 16, 2013
ATR Urges Virginia Candidates to Support Repeal of Gov. McDonnell's Tax HikeA coalition of spending interests and their political allies ? including Governor Bob McDonnell, Speaker Bill Howell, Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment, Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw, and Senator Frank Wagner ? are working hard to fleece the ...and more »

These are all of the video clips of Dick Saslaw’s remarks on the floor of the Senate since 2009. There are 438 video clips in all.

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Bills

  • SB601: Public procurement; requirement that American iron, steel, etc., be used in public works projects.
  • SB1195: Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program; created, sunset provision.
  • SB1197: Virginia Public Procurement Act; contracts for architectural or professional engineering services.
  • SB1198: Charter; City of Falls Church.
  • SB1199: Workers' compensation; injuries to public safety officers.
  • SB1228: Firearms; property or facilities owned or leased by localities.
  • SB1339: Electric utility ratemaking; revises certain incentives & other provisions applicable.
  • SB1340: Revenues and appropriations of State; changes specifically relating to transportation funding.
  • SB1341: Renewable energy facilities, certain; exemption from local zoning and land use regulations.
  • SJ328: Elementary and secondary schools; JLARC to study efficiency and effectiveness of school's spending.
  • SJ350: Celebrating the life of Myron Parsek Erkiletian.
  • SB86: Solicitation of contributions; registration of charitable organizations.
  • SB87: Charter; City of Falls Church.
  • SB488: Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created, report.
  • SB502: Motor vehicle emissions inspections; privatizes services now provided by DEQ, etc.
  • SB503: Motor vehicle fuels sales tax; transfers administration and collection to DMV.
  • SB533: Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act; revises requirements for operation of retail outlets.
  • SB601: Public procurement; requirement that American iron, steel, etc., be used in public works projects.
  • SB643: Health information; Department of Health to establish work group to examine needs related to reform.
  • SB5001: Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; postpones scheduled expiration date of existence.
  • SJ20: Commending Virginia R. Diamond.
  • SB753: Business, professional, and occupational license (BPOL) tax; administrative appeals process.
  • SB771: Remedies; increases cap on recovery in certain medical malpractice actions.
  • SB1366: Health benefits exchange; intent to develop.
  • SB1367: Motor vehicle title loans; loans to nonresidents.
  • SB1368: Telecommunications services; eliminates certain requirements.
  • SB1469: Medical malpractice; privileged communications of certain committees.
  • SJ361: Constitutional amendment; limitation on debt (first reference).
  • SJ396: Constitutional amendment; limitation on debt (first reference).
  • SJ399: FERPA and HIPAA, federal; urges Congress to restore in loco parentis, etc.
  • SJ439: Celebrating the life of Alan Ivan Kay.
  • SJ440: Celebrating the life of Francois R. Haeringer.
  • SJ492: Celebrating the life of Arthur W. Arundel.
  • SB439: Home service contract providers; exempts those that have certain worth from licensure regulation.
  • SB440: Credit unions; conversion to a state mutual savings institution.
  • SB441: Wireless E-911 charges; establishes rate and procedures for collection and remittance by dealers.
  • SB605: Virginia ports; requires approval of General Assembly before any sale or lease is permitted.
  • SB606: Motor vehicle title loans; establishes requirements, penalties.
  • SJ128: Commending Virginia Task Force 1.
  • SJ129: Commending Howard Kempter.
  • SJ212: Celebrating the life of Sidney A. Reyes.
  • SR8: State Corporation Commission; nomination for election of member.
  • SR9: Workers' Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member.
  • SB571: Telephone service; alternatives to regulation.
  • SB1157: Recordation and grantor taxes; penalty for misrepresentation.
  • SB1158: Workers' Compensation; pharmacist filling a prescription to dispense therapeutically equivalent.
  • SB1159: Vehicle safety inspection; extends to 5 business days amount of time person in armed forces has.
  • SB1160: Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas in State.
  • SB1161: Safety belts; makes non-use of a primary offense.
  • SB1470: Payday lenders; prohibits any person licensed under Payday Loan Act from making open end loan.
  • SB1471: Stormwater control and water or waste systems; allows Governor to disclaim rights, etc., of State.
  • SB1472: Wireless E-911; establishes procedure for collection and remittance of prepaid charges by sellers.
  • SB1532: Motor fuels tax; changes percentage in Northern Virginia.
  • SB1533: Special use permits; extension of expiration dates.
  • SB5003: Evidence, testimonial; procedure notifying defendant of introduction of certificate of analysis.
  • SR29: State Corporation Commission; nomination for election of member.
  • SR507: Workers' Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member.
  • SB567: Standards of Quality; increased positions for students having limited English proficiency.
  • SB568: Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; increases annual assessment for physicians.
  • SB569: University of Virginia; appointments of Board of Visitors.
  • SB570: High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures for enforcing violations.
  • SB571: Telephone service; alternatives to regulation.
  • SB572: Utility Transfers Act; acquisition or disposal of assets or of control of telephone companies.
  • SB573: Limited Liability Company Act; reorganizes provisions thereof.
  • SB574: Virginia's Future, Council on; extends sunset provision.
  • SB575: Electric Utility Restructuring, Commission on; renamed Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
  • SB576: Credit reports; authorizes consumer to freeze access thereto.
  • SB577: Trademarks and service marks; registration and protection, penalties.
  • SB578: VirginiaShare Health Insurance Program; established, report.
  • SB579: Health, Department of; payment for medical care services.
  • SB713: Motor fuels tax; rate increase.
  • SB728: Motor vehicle dealers; collection of annual license and registration fees in certain localities.
  • SB729: Retail Sales & Use Tax; Northern Virginia Transportation Authority authorized to impose.
  • SB799: Move-over law; drivers must move to lane not adjacent emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights.
  • SB6009: Statewide and regional transportation funding.
  • SJ107: Uranium; joint subcommittee to study mining in State.
  • SJ125: Commending Fairfax County Future Problem Solvers.
  • SJ208: State Corporation Commission; election of member.
  • SJ241: Celebrating the life of Eugene C. Renzi.
  • SR507: Workers' Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member.
  • SB1006: Commonwealth Innovations Incentive Fund; created.
  • SB1007: Law-enforcement facilities; prohibits possession of weapons therein except by officers.
  • SB1008: High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures and penalties involved therewith.
  • SB1009: Civil actions; docketing for trial.
  • SB1010: Line of Duty Act; definition of disabled person to include local employee.
  • SB1011: Business, professional, and occupational license tax (BPOL); motor fuels tax exemption.
  • SB1012: Planning & Budget, Department of; to include real estate costs for development in economic analysis.
  • SB1013: Workers' compensation; alternative dispute resolution systems agreed to in certain agreements.
  • SB1014: Payday Loan Act; SCC to contract with third party to develop Internet accessible database.
  • SB1220: Line of Duty Disability Fund; created.
  • SB1390: Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
  • SB1391: Pharmacy, Board of; membership.
  • SJ452: Commending Chief Michael P. Neuhard.
  • SJ530: Celebrating the life of Adelard Lionel Brault.
  • SB366: T.C. Williams High School; opening 2006 school year.
  • SB369: Domestic relations documents; certain required information be contained in separate addendum.
  • SB370: Cord Blood Bank Initiative; established.
  • SB371: Subdivision ordinance; optional provisions in Fairfax County.
  • SB372: Law-enforcement vehicle; penalty for impersonating or misrepresenting.
  • SB652: Passenger rail transportation liability; limitations.
  • SB666: Public-Private Transportation Act; allocation of concession payments.
  • SB680: Alcoholic beverage control; permissible conduct by manufacturers, and wine or beer wholesalers.
  • SB721: Highway improvements; expands present revenue-sharing fund program.
  • SB5008: Special Transportation Fund for Northern Virginia; established.
  • SJ86: Dulles Toll Road; joint sub. to study desirability of selling or leasing to private operator.
  • SJ239: Commending Inova Fairfax Hospital on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
  • SJ253: Commending Inova Health System on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
  • SJ5039: Celebrating the life of Helen Lynch.
  • SR31: Resolution; commending the Virginia Union University men's basketball team.
  • SR32: Resolution; commending Peter M. Pufki.