Delegate Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)
| Party | Republican |
|
| District | 61: Counties of Amelia, Cumberland, Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, and Nottoway [map] | |
| Took Office | January 2001 | |
| Next Election | November 2013 | |
| Committees | Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, General Laws, Militia, Police and Public Safety (Vice Chair) | |
| Fundraising | $15,418 cash on hand (From VPAP) | |
| Copatroning Habits | 86% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 69% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 68% of them are Republicans. | |
| Partisanship |
|
|
| Tag Cloud |
||
| Bills Passed | 41.7% in 2011 | |
| Donor | Sector | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association | Liquor wholesalers | $2,000 |
| Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association | Liquor wholesalers | $2,000 |
| Virginia Society Of Cpas | Accountants | $1,400 |
| Virginia Beverage Association | Liquor wholesalers | $1,000 |
| Consol Energy | Coal mining | $1,000 |
| Morgan Lumber Co Inc | Timber companies, sawmills, & others engaged in cutting down trees | $1,000 |
| Pecht Distributors | Liquor wholesalers | $1,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | Dentists | $1,000 |
| Waste Management | Waste management | $1,000 |
| Virginia Coal Association | Coal mining | $1,000 |
Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.
McKINLAY TAKES NORTHERN IRELAND ROLEFebruary 10, 2012 |
AN EMAIL WITH A WEIRD TITLE FROM DELEGATE BOB ...February 8, 2012 |
Sunday hunting isn't dead yet; just gravely woundedFebruary 2, 2012 |
House upholds Sunday hunting ban – Bearing Drift: Virginia's ...February 2, 2012 |
Sunday Hunting in Virginia House – Winded BowhunterFebruary 1, 2012 |
Warren Record: Brunswick stew at the CapitolFebruary 8, 2012 |
Chatham Star Tribune: James E. Edmunds IIJanuary 25, 2012 |
South Hill Enterprise: Does prison land hold promise as future school site?January 20, 2012 |
WSLS: Business leaders, legislators worry about uranium mining's impactJanuary 19, 2012 |
BBC News: Sportsday LiveMonday 16 JanuaryJanuary 16, 2012 |
Below is a randomly assembled series of clips of some of Tommy Wright’s briefer remarks on the floor of the house.
Bills
- HB32Introduced: December 12, 2011: Charter; Town of Brodnax.
Status: Reported from Local Government (13-Y 1-N) - HB1119Introduced: January 11, 2012: Wake surfing; allows persons to engage in recreational activity.
Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources - HB1120Introduced: January 11, 2012: Circuit court judges; increases number in Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Status: Assigned App. sub: General Government - HB1205Introduced: January 19, 2012: Charter; Town of South Hill.
Status: Referred to Committee on Local Government - HJ2Introduced: November 21, 2011: Taxation of local government property physically located in a different locality; JLARC to study.
Status: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table - HJ222Introduced: January 19, 2012: Commending the Town of Boydton on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ317Introduced: February 03, 2012: Celebrating the life of Arkley Dillard Johnson, Jr.
Status: Agreed to by House - HJ318Introduced: February 03, 2012: Celebrating the life of Max Morris Dewey, Jr.
Status: Agreed to by House - HJ319Introduced: February 03, 2012: Celebrating the life of Wallace F. Hardaway.
Status: Agreed to by House
- HB1464Introduced: December 03, 2010: Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Department of; disposition of unclaimed bodies.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0567) - HB1711Introduced: January 10, 2011: Transient occupancy tax; adds Brunswick County to those localities authorized to impose.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB1452-Scott, E.T.) - HB1712Introduced: January 10, 2011: Fishing; if person is in interjurisdictional inland waters he is subject to laws of jurisdiction.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0093) - HB2224Introduced: January 12, 2011: Illegal gambling; amends definition.
Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB1584-Oder) - HB2225Introduced: January 12, 2011: Inmates; Department of Corrections to establish a personal trust account therefor.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0260) - HB2226Introduced: January 12, 2011: Alcoholic beverage control; notice for registered public objections to new licensee applications.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0065) - HB2401Introduced: January 17, 2011: Workers' compensation; increases farm and horticultural laborers to remain exempt from requirements.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0665) - HB2402Introduced: January 17, 2011: Interbasin water transfers; establishes a procedure.
Status: Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HJ592Introduced: January 10, 2011: Commending Chase City Lodge 119 AF&AM on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ592ER) - HJ752Introduced: January 25, 2011: Commending Victoria Christian Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ752ER) - HJ771Introduced: January 31, 2011: Celebrating the life of Henry W. Hicks.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ771ER) - HJ980Introduced: February 22, 2011: Celebrating the life of Lewis Wardlaw Parker, Jr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ980ER)
- HB3Introduced: November 16, 2009: State parks; expands Disabled Veteran's Passport program.
Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - HB4Introduced: November 16, 2009: Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee; removes cap on reappointments for nonlegislative citizens.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0394) - HB26Introduced: December 18, 2009: Concealed handgun permit; documentation and information provided by applicant.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HJ207Introduced: January 29, 2010: Commending the Southside Rescue Squad, Inc., on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ207ER) - HJ269Introduced: February 12, 2010: Commending the South Central Fair on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ269ER) - HJ400Introduced: March 04, 2010: Commending the Honorable Thomas V. Warren.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ400ER) - HJ453Introduced: March 08, 2010: Commending Amelia County on the occasion of its 275th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ453ER)
- HB1583Introduced: August 26, 2008: License plates, special; issuance to those celebrating State's tobacco heritage.
Status: Incorporated by Transportation (HB2534-Scott, E.T.) - HB1609Introduced: November 12, 2008: Foxhound training preserve; establishes license for nonresidents to hunt therein for $12.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0050) - HB1613Introduced: November 14, 2008: Polygraph examiners; only a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer shall operate device.
Status: G Vetoed by Governor - HB1824Introduced: January 12, 2009: Branding of titles; title for repaired or rebuilt vehicle shall be printed on title.
Status: Tabled in Transportation (18-Y 0-N) - HB2523Introduced: January 16, 2009: Alcoholic beverage control; grounds for suspension or revocation of a license.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0486) - HB2533Introduced: January 19, 2009: Studded tires; emergency vehicles to operate therewith.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0118) - HB2582Introduced: January 22, 2009: Charter; Town of Clarksville.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0487) - HJ826Introduced: January 29, 2009: Commending the Town of Victoria on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ826ER) - HJ956Introduced: February 19, 2009: Commending Victoria Masonic Lodge No. 304 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ956ER) - HJ957Introduced: February 19, 2009: Commending Horace E. Meyers.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ957ER)
- HB7Introduced: November 21, 2007: Charter; Town of Brodnax.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0283) - HB8Introduced: November 21, 2007: Water and sewer charges; adds Town of Kenbridge to localities that may attach lien on real estate.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0428) - HB9Introduced: November 21, 2007: Health insurance credits; increased for certain retired employees of local social services boards.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB10Introduced: November 21, 2007: Line of Duty Act; coverage for fire company personnel of National Guard and Air National Guard.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB651Introduced: January 08, 2008: Reentry planning; Department of Corrections to develop and implement comprehensive plan.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0177) - HB652Introduced: January 08, 2008: Regional jail vehicles; equipped with colored warning lights.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB653Introduced: January 08, 2008: Concealed handgun permit applications; access to personal information.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB1388Introduced: January 09, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain computer equipment.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0558) - HB1477Introduced: January 16, 2008: Elections; town election polling places and processes.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0394) - HJ26Introduced: December 14, 2007: Dyslexia Awareness Month; designating as October 2008, and each succeeding year thereafter.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ27Introduced: December 14, 2007: Valentines, Virginia Day; designating as February 14, 2008, and each succeeding year thereafter.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ201Introduced: January 10, 2008: Commending the Town of Kenbridge on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ201ER) - HJ452Introduced: February 22, 2008: Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant Jason R. Arnette.
Status: Agreed to by Senate - HR29Introduced: March 07, 2008: Celebrating the life of James Telford Edmunds.
Status: Agreed to by House
- HB1410Introduced: January 16, 2006: License plates, special; eliminates fee for members of Dept. of VA Military Order of Purple Heart.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HB1640Introduced: November 28, 2006: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include for alternative fuel burning stoves.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0084) - HB1641Introduced: November 28, 2006: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include propane gas purchased for commercial greenhouses.
Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB1641) - HB1644Introduced: November 30, 2006: Line of Duty Act; fire personnel of National Guard and Air National Guard are covered thereunder.
Status: Assigned App. sub: Compensation and Retirement (Putney) - HB2162Introduced: January 09, 2007: Felonies; those considered accessories after the fact.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2162) - HB2794Introduced: January 10, 2007: License plates, special; issuance of Purple Heart plates free of charge to certain members.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB3091Introduced: January 17, 2007: Companion animals; exempts occasional breeder, etc., from being treated as dealer.
Status: Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture (Orrock) - HJ741Introduced: January 10, 2007: Commending Sidney Chappell.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ741ER) - HJ903Introduced: February 13, 2007: Commending the Valentines, Virginia, Post Office on the occasion of its 120th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ903ER) - HJ911Introduced: February 14, 2007: Commending Robert McDaniel.
Status: Failed to pass in Senate - HR72Introduced: February 21, 2007: Commending Robert McDaniel.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR72ER)
- HB6Introduced: November 21, 2005: Military personnel; free hunting and fishing licenses.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB10Introduced: November 28, 2005: Retirement System; purchase of prior service credit by teachers.
Status: Left in Appropriations - HB25Introduced: December 07, 2005: Law-enforcement officer; may detain person for false identity.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0387) - HB104Introduced: December 21, 2005: Meherrin River; portion in Brunswick County designated as state scenic river.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0004) - HB1410Introduced: January 16, 2006: License plates, special; eliminates fee for members of Dept. of VA Military Order of Purple Heart.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation - HJ381Introduced: February 23, 2006: Commending the Town of Clarksville.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ381ER)
