Delegate Dickie Bell (R-Staunton)

Photo of Dickie Bell
Party
Republican
District
20: Counties of Augusta (part), Highland, and Nelson (part); Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro [map]
Took Office
January 2010
Next Election
November 2013
Committees
Education, Finance, Health, Welfare and Institutions
Website
bellfordelegate.com
Copatroning Habits
87% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 92% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 71% of them are Republicans.
Partisanship
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Bills Passed
34.8% in 2013
Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
Opportunity Virginia Pac Republican-based groups (but not official party committees) and generic conservative ones $5,000
Majority Leader Pac PACs operated by Republican state politicians $3,000
Dominion Energy production & distribution $2,500
Mrs Rowes Restaurant Uncoded $2,090
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Hospitals $2,000
Ervin, Allen Uncoded $2,000
Kemper Consulting Lobbyists & public relations $1,750
Virginia Optometric Association Optometrists & ophthalmologists $1,750
Virginia Medical Society Physicians $1,500
Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association Telecommunications $1,500

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

Recent Mentions on Blogs

SWAC Girl: Rexrode's Sugar House and Delegate Dickie Bell

March 17, 2013
Rexrode's Sugar House and Delegate Dickie Bell. My sister and I stopped by Rexrode's Sugar House on Saturday, and recognized this vehicle in the parking lot. Delegate Dickie Bell (R-20th House) represents the citizens of ...

Dickie Bell Goes to Ware Elementary for Take Your Legislator to ...

December 9, 2011
As fifth-grader Kyle Merrigan held Ware Elementary School's side door open Tuesday morning, someone stepped through whom he did not expect. “Hi I'm Kyle!” he said letting go of the door momentarily to shake hands with ...

Ken Cuccinelli Endorses Dickie Bell | Delegate Richard Bell

October 26, 2011
STAUNTON, VA – Del. Richard P. “Dickie” Bell (R-Staunton) announced today Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has endorsed his re-election campaign. “It gives me great pleasure to endorse Delegate Dickie Bell for ...

George Allen Endorses Dickie Bell | Delegate Richard Bell

October 21, 2011
STAUNTON, VA – Del. Richard P. “Dickie” Bell (R-Staunton) announced today that former Governor George Allen has endorsed his re-election campaign. Governor Allen joined Delegate Bell today at a luncheon at 12:00 ...

Delegate Bell Announces Endorsement from Senator Mark Obenshain

October 18, 2011
Tweet. STAUNTON, VA – Del. Richard P. “Dickie” Bell (R-Staunton) announced today that Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) has endorsed his re-election campaign. “I am proud to endorse my good friend Dickie Bell ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

The Recorder: Delegate Bell appointment to Education Conference Institute

May 15, 2013
... to Education Conference Institute. STAUNTON ? Del. Richard P. ?Dickie? Bell has been chosen by the Speaker of the House of Delegates to represent the commonwealth at the Southern Regional Education Board's Annual Legislative Work Conference.

Staunton News Leader: MBC honors Menk, who died in 2012

May 17, 2013
Mary Baldwin College president Pamela Fox welcomes faculty, former faculty and friends to a celebration of Patricia Menk, a former president of the college and mayor of Staunton. Menk died in July 2012. Del. Richard P. 'Dickie' Bell, R-Staunton, read a ...

Altavista: Del. Matt Fariss

May 15, 2013
Del. Dickie Bell and Sen. Creigh Deeds were also present to give their thoughts. The food was good and the question-and-answer session was interesting and, I hope, informative. There are a couple of things I want to address and bring to your attention ...and more »

The Daily Progress: Valley News Briefs

May 8, 2013
The nine-term delegate said "job creation and economic development'' have been and will continue to be his top priorites in seeking another term in office. Del. Dickie Bell, R-Staunton, said Tuesday he has been chosen by House Speaker Bill Howell ...and more »

These are all of the video clips of Dickie Bell’s remarks on the floor of the House since 2010. There are 63 video clips in all.

Index

Feb 03, 2010
Feb 03, 2010
Feb 03, 2010
Feb 03, 2010
Feb 03, 2010
Feb 10, 2010
Feb 14, 2010
Feb 18, 2010
Mar 01, 2010
Mar 05, 2010
Mar 05, 2010
Mar 09, 2010
Mar 10, 2010
Jan 18, 2011
Jan 18, 2011
Jan 21, 2011
Jan 21, 2011
Jan 25, 2011
Jan 25, 2011
Jan 25, 2011
Jan 28, 2011
Jan 31, 2011
Jan 31, 2011
Jan 31, 2011
Feb 02, 2011
Feb 03, 2011
Feb 18, 2011
Feb 21, 2011
Feb 23, 2011
Feb 24, 2011
Jan 17, 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Jan 20, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
Jan 26, 2012
Jan 26, 2012
Feb 03, 2012
Feb 06, 2012
Feb 07, 2012
Feb 08, 2012
Feb 08, 2012
Feb 08, 2012
Feb 08, 2012
Feb 10, 2012
Feb 10, 2012
Feb 17, 2012
Feb 24, 2012
Feb 29, 2012
Mar 01, 2012
Mar 01, 2012
Mar 07, 2012
Jan 23, 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Jan 25, 2013
Jan 29, 2013
Jan 30, 2013
Jan 31, 2013
Jan 31, 2013
Feb 01, 2013
Feb 04, 2013
Feb 05, 2013

Bills

  • HB48: Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others.
  • HB73: VIEW; substance abuse screening and assessment of public assistance applicants and recipients.
  • HB111: Small business job creation tax credit; creates credit for those creating new full-time jobs.
  • HB218: Deaf and hard-of-hearing children; special education.
  • HB576: Public schools; teacher contract and evaluation policies.
  • HB1335: Local officers; senior judge may appoint temporary member to electoral board.
  • HB1344: Deaf or hard-of-hearing children; special education.
  • HB1349: Dental hygiene and dental hygienist; definitions and licensure.
  • HB1370: Small business; creates an individual and corporate tax credit for those creating new jobs.
  • HB1405: Private road easements; maintenance and repairs.
  • HB1406: Eating disorders; school board shall provide parent educational information for grades 5 through 12.
  • HB1440: Charter; Town of Monterey.
  • HB1469: Higher educational institutions; State Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive financial audit.
  • HB1555: Virginia State Virtual School; established as statewide school division, report.
  • HB1646: Comprehensive services for at-risk youth and families; eligibility for state pool of funds.
  • HB1683: Comprehensive Services, Office of; reporting expenditures for children receiving services.
  • HB2151: Public schools; evaluation policies and grievance procedures.
  • HJ536: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
  • HJ538: Celebrating the life of Ray Houser.
  • HJ540: Commending the City of Staunton Department of Public Works.
  • HJ541: Celebrating the life of Dr. Patricia Holbert Menk.
  • HJ558: Commending Deborah Lane.
  • HJ879: Celebrating the life of John Merriman Lohr.
  • HB47: Persons acting in defense of property; civil immunity provided for an occupant of dwelling, etc.
  • HB48: Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others.
  • HB71: Integrated Directional Sign Program; adds term retail.
  • HB72: Highway work zones; required to be marked with warning signs with attached flashing lights.
  • HB73: VIEW; substance abuse screening and assessment of public assistance applicants and recipients.
  • HB74: Child abuse or neglect; reduces mandatory time limit for reporting, requirements of certain persons.
  • HB90: Correctional enterprises; exemption from mandatory purchase provisions.
  • HB98: Athletic training; amends definition.
  • HB110: Student driver education; instruction on organ donation.
  • HB111: Small business job creation tax credit; creates credit for those creating new full-time jobs.
  • HB112: Executive budget; submission of budget using zero-based budgeting principles.
  • HB151: Higher Education, State Council of; development of uniform lower division curriculum.
  • HB152: Statewide Fire Prevention Code; insurance requirements for certain fireworks shows.
  • HB217: Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; not applicable to certain records.
  • HB218: Deaf or hard-of-hearing children; special education.
  • HB576: Public schools; teacher contract and evaluation policies.
  • HB577: Teachers of online courses and college partnership laboratory schools; background checks.
  • HB578: Teacher licensure; Board of Education to develop criteria for those who teach only online courses.
  • HB1215: Virtual schools, public; Board of Education shall establish standards for accreditation.
  • HB1216: Zoning amendment; notice of proposed change to zoning ordinance that involve State or federal land.
  • HB1272: Virtual school program; Standards of Quality per pupil funding transferred from school division.
  • HJ7: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
  • HJ177: Celebrating the life of Augustine Bellamy.
  • HJ335: Commending Jennifer Ruley.
  • HJ5009: Commending the Robert E. Lee High School girls' basketball team.
  • HB75: License plates, special; issuance to those bearing national motto: 'In God We Trust.'
  • HB94: Income tax, corporate; reduction of rate for up to three years for certain small businesses.
  • HB1408: License plates, special; issuance to those bearing national motto: 'In God We Trust.'
  • HB1409: Prayer at public events; governmental agency shall have no authority to regulate, etc.
  • HB1410: Income tax, corporate; small business reduced rate.
  • HB1428: Abortion clinics; licensure and regulation.
  • HB1435: American Sign Language; recognition for completed coursework.
  • HB1473: Marijuana, synthetic; penalties for possession, intent to sell, distribute, etc.
  • HB1528: Precious metals dealers; required to prepare daily reports.
  • HB1679: Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth & Families, State Executive Council for; powers and duties.
  • HB1680: Charter schools, public; modifies definition to include virtual school programs.
  • HB1681: State agencies; those submitting budget request to utilize zero-based budgeting methodology.
  • HB1885: Public schools; unfunded programs.
  • HB1989: General Assembly members; leaves of absence from employment.
  • HB2311: Virginia State Virtual School, Board of Visitors of; established.
  • HB2312: Animal care; redefines home-based rescue.
  • HB2313: Charter schools, public; amends definition.
  • HJ500: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
  • HJ508: Celebrating the life of William Michael Pandak.
  • HJ509: Celebrating the life of Thomas Clyde McSwain.
  • HJ513: Commending Highland County 6 - 12 School.
  • HJ514: Commending the Town of Bridgewater on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
  • HJ608: Commemorating Veterans Day.
  • HJ834: Celebrating the life of Richard DeForest Robertson.
  • HJ921: Celebrating the life of John Wesley Hill.
  • HB75: License plates, special; issuance to those bearing national motto: 'In God We Trust.'
  • HB76: Instructional spending; local school board to report expenditures annually.
  • HB94: Income tax, corporate; reduction of rate for up to three years for certain small businesses.
  • HB400: Centennial of Woodrow Wilson's Presidency, Virginia Commission on; established.
  • HB401: Local government; publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, and public hearings.
  • HB1058: Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; amending association documents using technology.
  • HB1270: Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans.
  • HB1282: Prayer at public events; governmental agency to have no authority to regulate.
  • HB1388: Virtual school programs; established.
  • HJ22: No Child Left Behind; joint committee to study impact on SOLs and high school graduation rates.
  • HJ46: Celebrating the life of Oliver James Tate.
  • HJ80: Zero-based budgeting; joint subcommittee to study implementing to determine its utility in State.
  • HJ205: Celebrating the life of Thomas Emmanuel Larner.
  • HJ240: Celebrating the life of John Spencer Kelly, Sr.