Recent Mentions on Blogs

bearingdrift.com: How to win friends and influence people

April 27, 2008
Former Senator Marty Williams to Del. Bill Janis: ?If he wants to think that I?m more powerful out of the General Assembly than he is in it, that?s fine.? More fun here....

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: Dispatch from Planet Janis

April 14, 2008
Apparently Delegate Bill Janis discusses this blog frequently in a law school class he is teaching at William and Mary. First of all, whose idea was it to let Bill Janis teach a law class? Second of all, why does this blog get discussed without an invitation for me to come down? Third and most important... whose idea was it to let Bill Janis teach a law class?...

virginiavirtucon.wordpress.com: YRFV Convention

April 6, 2008
     This past weekend, the Young Republican Federation of Virginia held their annual Convention at the Richmond Omni.      The YRFV has made incredible strides over the past year, with the Richmond club being reviatlized by Cristen Vehorn and a new club in Roanoke formed under the direction of Chris Obenshain.      After a very nice welcoming reception at Blackfinn Restaurant on Friday night sponsored by former Governor Jim Gilmore, Saturday?s events were held at the Omni.      Highlights ...

unitedconservatives.blogspot.com: This Should Be Fun

April 2, 2008
According to WRVA Radio, Del Bill Janis, 56th District of VA, will be subbing for the Lee Brothers Saturday morning. If my plans work, I'll be calling in from Fayetteville, NC with the Vets for Freedom Heroes Tour....

Below The Beltway : Gilmore Gathers Endorsements

March 11, 2008
Former Governor Jim Gilmore announced a series of conservative Republican endorsements of his bid for the U.S. Senate today: Former governor James S. Gilmore III, who is seeking the GOP nomination for Senate, unveiled a series of endorsements today to demonstrate his committement to the ?sanctity of life and the preservation of traditional family values.? In a joint statement, 23 GOP conservative activists are urging GOP activists to get behind Gilmore, calling him ?a strong, pro-family conse...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Richmond Times Dispatch: Politics and process of gridlock

May 11, 2008
Del. Bill Janis, R-Henrico, no longer on Finance, was at another house -- his own, cooking waffles for his son's ninth birthday. The absences allowed the ...

Richmond Times Dispatch: Movement on judges and SCC?

May 4, 2008
But her nomination was scuttled by petty squabbling within the county's legislative delegation, in particular between Del. Bill Janis and Sen.

The Virginian-Pilot: Governor gives lawmakers leeway to fill judicial posts

May 1, 2008
... legislature one more chance to come to our senses and elect judges," said Del. Bill Janis, R-Henrico County, who has worked to broker a deal on judges.

Daily Press: Judge episode called 'political vindictiveness' against Gear

April 27, 2008
He continued to contend that he played no role in negotiating the deal that included his sister's nomination, deferring to Del. WR "Bill" Janis, R-Henrico, ...

Daily Press: State lawmakers return to Richmond

April 23, 2008
Del. Bill Janis, R-Henrico, has been at the center of negotiations. He said the House of Delegates would likely approve a resolution that lists about 25 ...

• HB706
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Temporary detention order; transportation to medical facility for assessment.
• HB707
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 728 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Involuntary commitment hearings; person shall be held in custody until released to secure facility.
• HB708
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 786 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Temporary detention orders; admission as evidence.
• HB709
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Governor's recommendation received by House
  
  : Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing.
• HB710
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (11-Y 4-N)
  
  : Self defense and defense of others; person occupying dwelling may justify when unlawful entry.
• HB711
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0545)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; extends sunset provision for audio and video works.
• HB712
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (10-Y 10-N)
  
  : Judicial vacancies; removes requirement that Committee on District Courts and Supreme Court certify.
• HB713
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0128)
  
  : Protective orders, preliminary; court to extend if respondent fails to appear at hearing.
• HB714
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Traffic lights; creates Class 6 felony for running red light.
• HB715
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0363)
  
  : Arrest; resetting of bail or amending bail set.
• HB716
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (11-Y 3-N 1-A)
  
  : Disorderly conduct; removes certain proviso.
• HB717
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0129)
  
  : Child or spousal support cases; posting of bonds.
• HB718
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice
  
  : Courts; authority to order payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or alternatives.
• HB719
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 729 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Underage drinking and driving; penalty.
• HB1381
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Corporations; may be represented by an officer or an employee pro se before general district courts.
• HB1383
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Life expectancy; evidence.
• HB1384
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0644)
  
  : Grand jurors; impartial and disinterest in outcome required when selecting.
• HB1542
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 804 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : District court employees; certain localities may supplement salaries.
• HB1543
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 1-N)
  
  : Surgical complications; requires physicians to report.
• HJ212
  Introduced: January 11, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ212ER)
  
  : Commending Deep Run High School Key Club.
• HJ213
  Introduced: January 11, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ213ER)
  
  : Commending Alyssa Lang.
• HJ219
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ219ER)
  
  : Judges; election in circuit, general district, and juvenile & domestic relations district courts.
• HJ258
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ258ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Margaret Estes Hupp.
• HJ259
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ259ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Vivian May Nilsen.
• HJ350
  Introduced: February 06, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Jane Maury Denton.
• HJ371
  Introduced: February 07, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ371ER)
  
  : Commending Virginia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America.
• HJ372
  Introduced: February 08, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
  
  : Judges; election in Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals.
• HJ451
  Introduced: February 21, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
• HJ510
  Introduced: February 27, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Deep Run High School girls' volleyball team.
• HJ611
  Introduced: March 05, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Judges; election in Court of Appeals, members of SCC, and of Workers' Compensation Commission.
• HR5
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House (HR5ER)
  
  : Judges; nominations for election to circuit court.
• HR6
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House (HR6ER)
  
  : Judges; nominations for election to general district court.
• HR7
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House (HR7ER)
  
  : Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court.
• HR11
  Introduced: February 08, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
  
  : Judge; nomination for election to Supreme Court of Virginia.
• HR12
  Introduced: February 08, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
  
  : Judge; nomination for election to Court of Appeals.

• HB1485
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
• HB1626
  Introduced: September 27, 2006
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 9-N)
  
  : Self defense; person is justified using physical force when person enters dwelling unlawfully.
• HB2087
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0018)
  
  : Physical therapists; allows patients to seek treatment therefrom.
• HB2088
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB2545-Hogan)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
• HB2089
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
  
  : Supreme Court of Virginia; powers and duties.
• HB2179
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116)
  
  : Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; created.
• HB2579
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504)
  
  : Mechanic's lien; adds certification of mailing therefor by general contractor.
• HB2580
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0505)
  
  : Mechanic's liens; certification of mailing for certain contractors.
• HB2581
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
  
  : Implied new home warranty; provides that limitations for actions for breach thereof.
• HB2582
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2582)
  
  : Public Procurement Act; modification of contracts.
• HB2583
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Surgical complications; requires physicians to report from elective outpatient procedures.
• HB2584
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Marijuana; person accused of possession may request full chemical analysis of plant material.
• HB2585
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Engrossment refused by House (39-Y 59-N)
  
  : Motorcycle helmets; exempted from wearing thereof on certain byways and highways.
• HB2586
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Looting; defines and sets punishment.
• HB2587
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Engrossment refused by House
  
  : Running a red light; increases penalty therefor.
• HB2588
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
  
  : National Firearms Act; Superintendent of Dept. of State Police to certify transfer & registration.
• HB2589
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Closely held corporations; allows representation by an officer, etc. pro se before gen. dist. court.
• HB2590
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned Education sub: Higher Education (Rust)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; waiver thereof for military survivors and public safety personnel.
• HB2591
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0506)
  
  : Sexual offenses; notify defendant prior to punishment for subsequent offenses.
• HB2592
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
  
  : Sexual offenses; enhanced punishment for second or subsequent such offense against victims under 13.
• HB2593
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Engrossment refused by House
  
  : Concealed weapons; judges may carry without permit.
• HB2775
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Larceny, aggravated; person who commits assault or assault & battery while in commission thereof.
• HB2981
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0419)
  
  : Criminal charges; effect of dismissal.
• HB2982
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0248)
  
  : Special counsel; compensation thereof.
• HB2983
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Stricken from House calendar
  
  : Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
• HB3010
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicle, T&M vehicle, trailer, etc.; imposing of fees by DMV.
• HB3108
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Constitutional rights; inquiries into exercise thereof.
• HB3109
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Firearms; discharging towards subdivision or towards any person or structure.
• HB3110
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Criminal history record information; dissemination by nonprofit entity to hospitals & organizations.
• HB3111
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345)
  
  : Tobacco Settlement Foundation Endowment; created.
• HJ629
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ629ER)
  
  : Commending Justin Brooks Verlander.
• HJ756
  Introduced: January 16, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ756ER)
  
  : Commending the Goochland High School football team.
• HJ791
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ791ER)
  
  : Commemorating the centennial of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
• HJ793
  Introduced: January 22, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ793ER)
  
  : Commending the Deep Run High School girls' volleyball team.
• HJ794
  Introduced: January 22, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ794ER)
  
  : Commending Peach Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 120th anniversary.
• HJ821
  Introduced: January 29, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ821ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of the Reverend Monsignor William V. Sullivan, Jr.
• HJ887
  Introduced: February 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ887ER)
  
  : Commending Goochland County on the occasion of its 280th anniversary.
• HJ973
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ973ER)
  
  : Commending the Deep Run High School football team.
• HJ974
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ974ER)
  
  : Commending the Louisa County High School football team.
• HR61
  Introduced: February 20, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House (HR61ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Emily A. DeCicco.

• HB1156
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0135)
  
  : Sexual and domestic violence; confidentiality of records.
• HB1259
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0694)
  
  : Public Procurement Act; contractors responsibility for performance and payment bonds.
• HB1260
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Sexual offenses; conviction of certain violent crimes when second or subsequent offense.
• HB1261
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0792)
  
  : Work release program; sheriff may remove person for noncompliance.
• HB1262
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
• HB1263
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0457)
  
  : Telephone or telegraph communication; unlawful to tamper with when needed for emergency.
• HB1264
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB984-Sherwood)
  
  : Sex offenders; certain registrants to reregister in person.
• HB1265
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0458)
  
  : Emergency services and disasters; constitutional rights.
• HB1266
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0277)
  
  : Criminal history background information; check of persons who enter homes of others.
• HB1267
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0278)
  
  : Statute of limitations; effect of written promise.
• HB1268
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Sexual offenses; using communications system to procure sexual activity involving minor.
• HB1269
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Forfeiture; consolidates provisions throughout Code making them subject to consistent procedures.
• HB1270
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Education (HB695-Suit)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; eligibility for certain military personnel and dependents.
• HB1271
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety
  
  : Adjutant General; qualifications.
• HB1272
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0793)
  
  : Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; created, report.
• HB1273
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Rules
  
  : Freedom Flag; designating as official emblem of State.
• HB1274
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
  
  : Abortion; physicians to report medical treatment for complication thereof.
• HB1275
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0279)
  
  : Insurance coverage; recovery of attorney's fees in action on bond.
• HB1400
  Introduced: January 13, 2006
  Status: VOTE: ENGROSSMENT REFUSED (42-Y 57-N)
  
  : Motorcycles; wearing of helmets.
• HB1485
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
• HB1486
  Introduced: January 19, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702)
  
  : Administrative Process Act; summary case decisions.
• HJ246
  Introduced: January 30, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ246ER)
  
  : Commending the Deep Run High School golf team.
• HJ262
  Introduced: February 02, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ262ER)
  
  : Commending the Virginia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America.
• HJ264
  Introduced: February 03, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ264ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Kavanaugh Yancey Thrift.
• HJ338
  Introduced: February 17, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ338ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Mark Sheridan Brennan, Jr.
• HJ350
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ350ER)
  
  : Commending Ronald Lee Ermey.
• HJ385
  Introduced: February 24, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ385ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Caroline Byrd Keeney.
• HJ5037
  Introduced: May 10, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5037ER)
  
  : Commending the Louisa County Rescue Squad on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
• HJ5120
  Introduced: June 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5120ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of The Honorable V. Earl Dickinson, Sr.
• HJ5124
  Introduced: June 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5124ER)
  
  : Commending the Goochland High School baseball team.
• HJ5151
  Introduced: September 27, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5151ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Robey W. Estes, Sr.
• HJ5152
  Introduced: September 27, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5152ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of William H. Abeloff.