Delegate Bob Tata (R-Virginia Beach)

Party Republican Photo of Bob Tata
District 85: City of Virginia Beach (part) [map]
Took Office January 1984
Next Election November 2013
Committees Appropriations, Education (Chair), Transportation
Website delegatebobtata.com
Fundraising $15,418 cash on hand (From VPAP)
Copatroning Habits 71% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 64% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 63% of them are Republicans.
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Bills Passed 62.5% in 2011
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Altria Tobacco companies & tobacco product sales $2,337
Virginia Bankers Association Commercial banks & bank holding companies $2,000
Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association Telecommunications $2,000
Virginia Association Of Health Plans Accident & health insurance $2,000
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Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Hospitals $2,000
Anthem Health Plans Of Virginia Accident & health insurance $2,000
Verizon Telecommunications $2,000
Virginia Dental Association Dentists $1,500

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Recent Mentions on Blogs

Bloggers' Day 2012 « The Virginia Conservative

February 10, 2012
Delegate Rob Bell of Albemarle County, the patron of the bill, and Delegate Brenda of James City County encouraged the members to allow the bill to come up for a final vote while Virginia Beach Republican Bob Tata moved to have the delegates “forget” the bill. Nevertheless, by a voice vote, the members chose to engross the measure. ... When I returned to the conference room, I discovered that Del. Bell had already come and gone. The next speakers were Mike ...

Virginia House passes bill eliminating post-Labor Day school ...

February 10, 2012
Del. Bob Tata (R-85th) introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill, also sponsored by Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) would eliminate the post-Labor Day opening requirement, which is also known as ...

The Rise Of “Tim Tebow Bills” In High School Football | Saturday ...

February 9, 2012
... schools in the first place. In Virginia, one opponent of HB 947 is Republican Del. Bob Tata, a former football player and high school coach, who said he fears it will lead to high schools recruiting “adolescent free agents.” * * * ...

'Tebow bill' to get vote in House - The News Desk

February 7, 2012
We're not ready for this type of incursion into our school system,” said Del. Bob Tata, R–Virginia Beach, himself a retired high school coach. “You're either a high school public school student or you're not. And if you are a high ...

'Tebow Bill' Advances to Final Vote « Virginia Public Radio

February 7, 2012
House Education Committee Chairman Bob Tata warned that homeschoolers could take some slots now filled by public school students. “The superintendents, the principals, and the school boards of Virginia are all opposed to this ... But Delegate Bob Marshall said homeschooled students are counted in the census to set taxpayer-funded allocations for school districts. “So what the Virginia High School League is saying is: 'We want your money when it comes to ...
Recent Mentions in the Media

Loudoun Times-Mirror: Virginia House passes bill eliminating post-Labor Day school opening

February 9, 2012
Del. Bob Tata (R-85th) introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill, also sponsored by Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) would eliminate the post-Labor Day opening requirement, which is also known as ?Kings Dominion Law.and more »

Roanoke Times: General Assembly Notebook: Home-school sports legislation advances

February 8, 2012
You're not good enough.'" The measure drew bipartisan opposition led by Del. Bob Tata, R-Virginia Beach, chairman of the House Education Committee, who noted that the state's school boards and superintendents oppose it. "We're not ready for this type ...and more »

The Free Lance-Star (blog): 'Tebow bill' to get vote in House

February 7, 2012
'Tebow bill' to get vote in House?We need to really think through this. We're not ready for this type of incursion into our school system,? said Del. Bob Tata, R?Virginia Beach, himself a retired high school coach. ?You're either a high school public school student or you're not.and more »

Washington Examiner: 'Tebow bill' poised to pass Virginia House

February 7, 2012
'Tebow bill' poised to pass Virginia House"Our philosophy ought to be you're either a high school public school student or a middle school public school student or you're not," said Del. Bob Tata, R-Virginia Beach. "If not, you should not be allowed to participate."and more »

Richmond Times Dispatch: State leaders unite to end a tough problem: homelessness

February 5, 2012
Janet Howell, a Democrat from Reston, and Del. Scott Lingamfelter, a Republican from Woodbridge, offered an amendment to the budget that would allocate an additional $1.5 million for 2014. Joining Howell in supporting the Senate amendment as co-patrons ...

Below is a randomly assembled series of clips of some of Bob Tata’s briefer remarks on the floor of the house.

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