Recent Mentions on Blogs

bearingdrift.com: Hampton Roads delegation split on RPV chair

May 11, 2008
There were several notable exceptions from the GOP-Hampton Roads Delegation on display from current RPV Chair John Hager?s endorsement list ? among them Dels. Terrie Suit and Sal Iaquinto of Virginia Beach. Also, interesting enough, is Del. John Cosgrove of Chesapeake was listed to be supporting Hager, but his legislative aid, Christie Craig, has been an outgoing proponent for Frederick. Other members of the Hampton Roads delegation supporting Hager: Chris Jones, Bob Tata and Bob Purkey and...

avengingarchangel.blogspot.com: Virginia Beach Transportation Town Hall Meeting

May 7, 2008
This evening there was a Transportation Town Hall meeting in the City Council Chambers, cosponsored by Delegate Terrie Suit and the City of Virginia Beach. In addition to Suit, Delegates Purkey, Tata, Bouchard, Mathieson, Howell, Iaquinto, as well as Senator Harry Blevins were there to hear from citizens. Joel Rubin was Moderator. The format was similar to a City Council meeting, with speakers going to the podium to address the electeds for a maximum three minutes. About 25 people spoke, with m...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Norfolk Budget Advisory Group

April 22, 2008
Perusing the Norfolk Compass Sunday, I ran across a four-page supplement about the budget. What caught my eye was a proposal to have a Budget Advisory Group. It is proposed that the City appoint an advisory group (membership to be drawn from residents, business employees and management) to review City business practices related to: Outreach and communication Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance Approaches for increasing service performance levels Study Time Period - July to Dec...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Norfolk Budget Advisory Group

April 22, 2008
Perusing the Norfolk Compass Sunday, I ran across a four-page supplement about the budget. What caught my eye was a proposal to have a Budget Advisory Group. It is proposed that the City appoint an advisory group (membership to be drawn from residents, business employees and management) to review City business practices related to: Outreach and communication Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance Approaches for increasing service performance levels Study Time Period - July to Dec...

Democratic Central : Environmental legislation in the General Assembly

March 11, 2008
Here is a run-down of the environmental legislation presented in this session of the General Assembly: HB 18 and 19 -- David Englin's bills to amend and to repeal legislation passed during the 2007 session of the General Assembly to consolidate the existing three citizen boards -- the State Air Pollution Control Board, the State Water Control Board, and the Waste Management Board -- into one 11- member citizen board died in Committee. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bi... , http://leg1.state.va.us...

Recent Mentions in the Media

The Virginian-Pilot: Who knows best on region's roads?

May 6, 2008
John Cosgrove and Terrie Suit, also support the plan. Howell is threatening to send the proposal to an unfriendly legislative committee for a summary ...

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May 3, 2008
Del. Terrie Suit, R-Virginia Beach, countered that local lawmakers should focus on Hampton Roads. "It's the regional that got thrown out" by the Virginia ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Legislators hold meetings to get public's input on transportation

April 28, 2008
Another meeting, being organized by Del. Terrie Suit, R-Virginia Beach, will be held May 7 in Virginia Beach City Council chambers, 2401 Courthouse Drive in ...

Tidewater News: Lawmakers give final salute to 38 fallen soldiers

April 27, 2008
Thirty-one of the soldiers had been killed in Afghanistan or Iraq; seven others died elsewhere, including in accidents in the US Del. Terrie Suit ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Public opinion sought on transportation in Beach, Norfolk

April 23, 2008
The second hearing, which is being organized by Del. Terrie Suit, R-Virginia Beach, will be from 6:30 to 8:30 pm May 7 at the Virginia Beach City Council ...

• HB516
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by House
  
  : Common Interest Communities
• HB517
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0067)
  
  : Onsite soil evaluators; classes.
• HB518
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0068)
  
  : Onsite soil evaluators; exemptions from license requirements.
• HB519
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Eminent domain; offer of repurchase to former owner.
• HB520
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 721 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Freedom of Information Act; exemptions for local or regional military organizations.
• HB521
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0171)
  
  : Mechanics' lien; those against vehicles owned by active duty members of military.
• HB522
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0653)
  
  : Jet bases; land use adjacent to certain.
• HB523
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 722 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Vehicle safety inspection; extends time for members of armed services.
• HB524
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB524ER)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; eligibility for certain military personnel.
• HB525
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 848 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Vehicle registration fees; exempts member and dependent of armed forces of United States.
• HB1073
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0445)
  
  : Housing and Community Development, Department of; administration of the Private Activity Bonds.
• HB1074
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice
  
  : Custody & visitation orders; expedited hearings for those on active military duty.
• HB1075
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0513)
  
  : Alcoholic beverage control; powers and duties of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
• HB1076
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB516-Suit)
  
  : Property Owners' Association Act; adds new definitions and sets limits for disclosure packet fees.
• HB1077
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0376)
  
  : Real Estate Time Share Act; obligation for fees and limitation on actions.
• HB1078
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0377)
  
  : Vested rights and nonconforming uses; changes to provisions.
• HB1079
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0318)
  
  : Zoning, Board of; structure permitted by variance may be expanded under certain conditions.
• HB1080
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Income tax, state; credits for care, protection, and adoption of certain animals.
• HB1081
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Elevator mechanics; Board for Contractors to issue temporary certifications in event of shortage.
• HB1082
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Appropriations
  
  : Virginia Housing Trust Fund; creates dedicated source of funding via percentage of recordation tax.
• HB1083
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB1259-O'Bannon)
  
  : Environmental impact reports; exempts state/local authority from submission on major state project.
• HB1487
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by House
  
  : Mortgage Lender & Broker Act; SCC to enforce certain laws for home ownership protection.
• HJ155
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ155ER)
  
  : Emergency responses; Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to study automatic aide.
• HJ184
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Wild Spanish mustangs; recognizing historic value and importance of last known herd living.
• HJ330
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Joseph Clark Schwedler.
• HJ331
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class (SEAL) Jason D. Lewis.
• HJ332
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class Robert R. McRill.
• HJ333
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class Steven P. Daugherty.
• HJ334
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Seaman Freddie Neal Porter, Jr.
• HJ335
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Mark T. Carter.
• HJ337
  Introduced: February 04, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Special Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Douglas M. Day.
• HJ387
  Introduced: February 13, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Richard Francis Andersen, Jr.
• HJ441
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Ralph D. Stevenson.
• HJ542
  Introduced: February 29, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Special Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas John Valentine.
• HJ543
  Introduced: February 29, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Special Operator Chief Petty Officer
• HJ544
  Introduced: February 29, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Special Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Nathan Hall Hardy.
• HJ545
  Introduced: February 29, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class Luis Ariel Souffront.

• HB92
  Introduced: December 19, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• HB384
  Introduced: January 06, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Education
  
  : Military school age persons; those in geographical boundaries of schools not to be charged tuition.
• HB1814
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB1814)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain aircraft.
• HB1815
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0101)
  
  : Alcoholic beverage control; adds a meal-assembly kitchen license.
• HB1816
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0252)
  
  : Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; early termination of leases by military personnel.
• HB1817
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0934)
  
  : Vehicle titling and registration; exemptions for certain military service members.
• HB1818
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Assigned Transportation sub: #3 (Carrico)
  
  : Safety inspection requirements; exemptions for vehicles owned by military service members, etc.
• HB1819
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
  
  : Private land; no takings for purpose of conservation.
• HB1820
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
  
  : Condemnation by authorities; exercise of power of eminent domain must be approved by governing body.
• HB1821
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB1821)
  
  : Income tax, state; provides an age deduction.
• HB1822
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0102)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; reduced for certain military members.
• HB1823
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0444)
  
  : Right to Farm Act; adds cities and towns to certain provisions.
• HB1824
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Housing Commission
  
  : Housing authorities; limits power to acquire property w/in conservation area through eminent domain.
• HB1825
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1825)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• HB1826
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB1826)
  
  : Income tax, state; bicyclists' tax credits for businesses and individuals.
• HB1827
  Introduced: January 03, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from VCSC (HB1827)
  
  : Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created, report.
• HB1871
  Introduced: January 04, 2007
  Status: Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing (Suit)
  
  : Condominium & Property Owners' Assoc. Acts; provides for electronic delivery of cancellation notice.
• HB1994
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from SCC (HB1994)
  
  : Title insurance; authorizes title insurance company, agency, or agent to pay premium to agent.
• HB1995
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0456)
  
  : Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances; locality by its mayor, etc. may petition court to enjoin sale.
• HB1996
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0108)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; clarifies eligibility for dependents of certain military personnel.
• HB1997
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0624)
  
  : Military property; notify members of General Assembly if conveying property owned by State.
• HB1998
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0264)
  
  : Charitable gaming; definition of instant bingo, pull tabs, seal cards, and regulation of suppliers.
• HB1999
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB1999)
  
  : Hampton Roads Bridge and Tunnel Authority; created.
• HB2009
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Housing Commission
  
  : Housing Authorities Law; exercise of eminent domain authority & compensation for certain landowners.
• HB2010
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0695)
  
  : Affordable housing; localities that adopt program of bonus density will be allowed certain incentiv.
• HB2011
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0265)
  
  : Residential Property Disclosure Act; amends required residential property disclosure statement.
• HB2012
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0037)
  
  : Wild Spanish Mustangs Fund; created.
• HB2013
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0088)
  
  : Aircraft; establishes separate class of tangible personal property therefor.
• HB2014
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2014)
  
  : Income tax, state; subtraction for military retirement income.
• HB2015
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0266)
  
  : Condominium Act; eliminates requirement for escrowing deposits for commercial condominium.
• HB2016
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0696)
  
  : Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; delivery of resale certificates packets, etc.
• HB2017
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0267)
  
  : Real Estate Time-Share Act; provides for limited liability of developer for injuries to persons.
• HB2690
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0415)
  
  : Virginia Military Advisory Council; adds Secretary of Public Safety to membership, report.
• HB2691
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0514)
  
  : Environmental Health Education and Training Fund; created.
• HB2692
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0515)
  
  : Onsite Sewage Indemnification Fund; limitations.
• HB3087
  Introduced: January 17, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0683)
  
  : Health spas; allows owner to transfer ownership of facility & all its contracts to new owner.
• HB3162
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0424)
  
  : Contractors, Board for; voluntary certification of elevator mechanics.
• HJ874
  Introduced: February 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ874ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Arthur G. Rohm.

• HB78
  Introduced: December 16, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0244)
  
  : Zoning ordinance; reconstruction/restoration of involuntarily damaged or destroyed nonconformities.
• HB92
  Introduced: December 19, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Housing Trust Fund; name change, deposit of recordation tax revenues into Fund.
• HB93
  Introduced: December 19, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533)
  
  : Environmental site assessments; local government to adopt ordinances requiring.
• HB94
  Introduced: December 19, 2005
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
• HB239
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0625)
  
  : Marriage; fee for ceremony.
• HB240
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0188)
  
  : Tuition; no charges for children of relocated military personnel.
• HB241
  Introduced: January 03, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0246)
  
  : Repurchase to former owner; offer thereof cannot be waived.
• HB381
  Introduced: January 06, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0776)
  
  : Certificate of public need; authorization of certain amendment.
• HB382
  Introduced: January 06, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0539)
  
  : Professional librarians; qualifications.
• HB383
  Introduced: January 06, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0634)
  
  : Home service contract providers; certain exemptions.
• HB384
  Introduced: January 06, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Education
  
  : Military school age persons; those in geographical boundaries of schools not to be charged tuition.
• HB525
  Introduced: January 09, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0644)
  
  : Charitable gaming; revises several existing definitions.
• HB693
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0653)
  
  : Real Estate Time-Share Act; provides for nonjudicial foreclosure of liens.
• HB694
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Engrossment refused by House
  
  : Sports Facility Authority; authority to include all professional sports & changes name thereto.
• HB695
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0783)
  
  : In-state tuition; dependents of active duty military personnel shall be eligible to receive.
• HB696
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB1236-Melvin)
  
  : Fair Housing Law; removes exemption of single-family house from certain section.
• HB698
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0422)
  
  : Mortgage brokers; dual compensation.
• HB699
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0784)
  
  : Housing Authorities Law; various changes to update provisions.
• HB975
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0266)
  
  : U.S. Navy Master Jet Base; land use adjacent to certain.
• HB976
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0604)
  
  : Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; exemptions for military personnel.
• HB1418
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0878)
  
  : Line of Duty Act; payment of benefits.
• HB1536
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0820)
  
  : Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; property of deceased tenants.
• HB1584
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0303)
  
  : Manufactured Housing Lot Rental Act; owners to charge residents for actual utility costs & services.
• HJ291
  Introduced: February 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ291ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Marine Captain James C. Edge.
• HJ292
  Introduced: February 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ292ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Glenn Richard Goetsch.
• HJ293
  Introduced: February 09, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ293ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Sergeant Kenith Casica.
• HJ370
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ370ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class (SEAL) Jeffrey S. Taylor.
• HJ371
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ371ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Michael M. McGreevy.
• HJ372
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ372ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer First Class Jeffrey A. Lucas.
• HJ373
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ373ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen.
• HJ374
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ374ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz.
• HJ375
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ375ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Fire Controlman Chief (SEAL) Jacques J. Fontan.
• HJ432
  Introduced: March 02, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ432ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Corporal George A. Lutz II.
• HR505
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House (HR505ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga.