Tracking Virginia’s General Assembly
since 2007.
Delegate Bill Janis
| Party | Republican |
| District | 56: Counties of Goochland, Henrico (part), and Louisa [map] |
| Took Office | January 2002 |
| Next Election | November 2009 |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, Education, Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| Website | billjanis.com |
| Fundraising | |
| Bills Passed | 45% in 2007 |
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 ...
Bills
- HB706
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Temporary detention order; transportation to medical facility for assessment.
Status: Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions - HB707
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Involuntary commitment hearings; person shall be held in custody until released to secure facility.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 728 (effective 7/1/08) - HB708
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Temporary detention orders; admission as evidence.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 786 (effective 7/1/08) - HB709
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Firearms; person legally incompetent, etc. prohibited from purchasing.
Status: Governor's recommendation received by House - HB710
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Self defense and defense of others; person occupying dwelling may justify when unlawful entry.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (11-Y 4-N) - HB711
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Retail Sales and Use Tax; extends sunset provision for audio and video works.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0545) - HB712
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Judicial vacancies; removes requirement that Committee on District Courts and Supreme Court certify.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (10-Y 10-N) - HB713
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Protective orders, preliminary; court to extend if respondent fails to appear at hearing.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0128) - HB714
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Traffic lights; creates Class 6 felony for running red light.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB715
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Arrest; resetting of bail or amending bail set.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0363) - HB716
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Disorderly conduct; removes certain proviso.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (11-Y 3-N 1-A) - HB717
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Child or spousal support cases; posting of bonds.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0129) - HB718
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Courts; authority to order payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or alternatives.
Status: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice - HB719
Introduced: January 08, 2008: Underage drinking and driving; penalty.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 729 (effective 7/1/08) - HB1381
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Corporations; may be represented by an officer or an employee pro se before general district courts.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1383
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Life expectancy; evidence.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1384
Introduced: January 09, 2008: Grand jurors; impartial and disinterest in outcome required when selecting.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0644) - HB1542
Introduced: January 18, 2008: District court employees; certain localities may supplement salaries.
Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 804 (effective 7/1/08) - HB1543
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Surgical complications; requires physicians to report.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 1-N) - HJ212
Introduced: January 11, 2008: Commending Deep Run High School Key Club.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ212ER) - HJ213
Introduced: January 11, 2008: Commending Alyssa Lang.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ213ER) - HJ219
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Judges; election in circuit, general district, and juvenile & domestic relations district courts.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ219ER) - HJ258
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Celebrating the life of Margaret Estes Hupp.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ258ER) - HJ259
Introduced: January 18, 2008: Celebrating the life of Vivian May Nilsen.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ259ER) - HJ350
Introduced: February 06, 2008: Celebrating the life of Jane Maury Denton.
Status: Agreed to by Senate - HJ371
Introduced: February 07, 2008: Commending Virginia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ371ER) - HJ372
Introduced: February 08, 2008: Judges; election in Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals.
Status: Agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N) - HJ451
Introduced: February 21, 2008: Commending the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ510
Introduced: February 27, 2008: Commending the Deep Run High School girls' volleyball team.
Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote - HJ611
Introduced: March 05, 2008: Judges; election in Court of Appeals, members of SCC, and of Workers' Compensation Commission.
Status: Left in Rules - HR5
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Judges; nominations for election to circuit court.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR5ER) - HR6
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Judges; nominations for election to general district court.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR6ER) - HR7
Introduced: January 15, 2008: Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR7ER) - HR11
Introduced: February 08, 2008: Judge; nomination for election to Supreme Court of Virginia.
Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote - HR12
Introduced: February 08, 2008: Judge; nomination for election to Court of Appeals.
Status: Agreed to by House by voice vote
- HB1485
Introduced: January 19, 2006: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance - HB1626
Introduced: September 27, 2006: Self defense; person is justified using physical force when person enters dwelling unlawfully.
Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 9-N) - HB2087
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Physical therapists; allows patients to seek treatment therefrom.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0018) - HB2088
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
Status: Incorporated by Finance (HB2545-Hogan) - HB2089
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Supreme Court of Virginia; powers and duties.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law - HB2179
Introduced: January 09, 2007: Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; created.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116) - HB2579
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Mechanic's lien; adds certification of mailing therefor by general contractor.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504) - HB2580
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Mechanic's liens; certification of mailing for certain contractors.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0505) - HB2581
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Implied new home warranty; provides that limitations for actions for breach thereof.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law - HB2582
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Public Procurement Act; modification of contracts.
Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2582) - HB2583
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Surgical complications; requires physicians to report from elective outpatient procedures.
Status: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions - HB2584
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Marijuana; person accused of possession may request full chemical analysis of plant material.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law - HB2585
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Motorcycle helmets; exempted from wearing thereof on certain byways and highways.
Status: Engrossment refused by House (39-Y 59-N) - HB2586
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Looting; defines and sets punishment.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law - HB2587
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Running a red light; increases penalty therefor.
Status: Engrossment refused by House - HB2588
Introduced: January 10, 2007: National Firearms Act; Superintendent of Dept. of State Police to certify transfer & registration.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) - HB2589
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Closely held corporations; allows representation by an officer, etc. pro se before gen. dist. court.
Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - HB2590
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Tuition, in-state; waiver thereof for military survivors and public safety personnel.
Status: Assigned Education sub: Higher Education (Rust) - HB2591
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Sexual offenses; notify defendant prior to punishment for subsequent offenses.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0506) - HB2592
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Sexual offenses; enhanced punishment for second or subsequent such offense against victims under 13.
Status: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law - HB2593
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Concealed weapons; judges may carry without permit.
Status: Engrossment refused by House - HB2775
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Larceny, aggravated; person who commits assault or assault & battery while in commission thereof.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB2981
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Criminal charges; effect of dismissal.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0419) - HB2982
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Special counsel; compensation thereof.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0248) - HB2983
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
Status: Stricken from House calendar - HB3010
Introduced: January 10, 2007: Motor vehicle, T&M vehicle, trailer, etc.; imposing of fees by DMV.
Status: Left in Transportation - HB3108
Introduced: January 18, 2007: Constitutional rights; inquiries into exercise thereof.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB3109
Introduced: January 18, 2007: Firearms; discharging towards subdivision or towards any person or structure.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB3110
Introduced: January 18, 2007: Criminal history record information; dissemination by nonprofit entity to hospitals & organizations.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB3111
Introduced: January 18, 2007: Tobacco Settlement Foundation Endowment; created.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345) - HJ629
Introduced: January 08, 2007: Commending Justin Brooks Verlander.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ629ER) - HJ756
Introduced: January 16, 2007: Commending the Goochland High School football team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ756ER) - HJ791
Introduced: January 19, 2007: Commemorating the centennial of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ791ER) - HJ793
Introduced: January 22, 2007: Commending the Deep Run High School girls' volleyball team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ793ER) - HJ794
Introduced: January 22, 2007: Commending Peach Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 120th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ794ER) - HJ821
Introduced: January 29, 2007: Celebrating the life of the Reverend Monsignor William V. Sullivan, Jr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ821ER) - HJ887
Introduced: February 09, 2007: Commending Goochland County on the occasion of its 280th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ887ER) - HJ973
Introduced: February 19, 2007: Commending the Deep Run High School football team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ973ER) - HJ974
Introduced: February 19, 2007: Commending the Louisa County High School football team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ974ER) - HR61
Introduced: February 20, 2007: Celebrating the life of Emily A. DeCicco.
Status: Bill text as passed House (HR61ER)
- HB1156
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Sexual and domestic violence; confidentiality of records.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0135) - HB1259
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Public Procurement Act; contractors responsibility for performance and payment bonds.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0694) - HB1260
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Sexual offenses; conviction of certain violent crimes when second or subsequent offense.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1261
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Work release program; sheriff may remove person for noncompliance.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0792) - HB1262
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1263
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Telephone or telegraph communication; unlawful to tamper with when needed for emergency.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0457) - HB1264
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Sex offenders; certain registrants to reregister in person.
Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB984-Sherwood) - HB1265
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Emergency services and disasters; constitutional rights.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0458) - HB1266
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Criminal history background information; check of persons who enter homes of others.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0277) - HB1267
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Statute of limitations; effect of written promise.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0278) - HB1268
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Sexual offenses; using communications system to procure sexual activity involving minor.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1269
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Forfeiture; consolidates provisions throughout Code making them subject to consistent procedures.
Status: Left in Courts of Justice - HB1270
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Tuition, in-state; eligibility for certain military personnel and dependents.
Status: Incorporated by Education (HB695-Suit) - HB1271
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Adjutant General; qualifications.
Status: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety - HB1272
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; created, report.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0793) - HB1273
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Freedom Flag; designating as official emblem of State.
Status: Tabled in Rules - HB1274
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Abortion; physicians to report medical treatment for complication thereof.
Status: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N) - HB1275
Introduced: January 11, 2006: Insurance coverage; recovery of attorney's fees in action on bond.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0279) - HB1400
Introduced: January 13, 2006: Motorcycles; wearing of helmets.
Status: VOTE: ENGROSSMENT REFUSED (42-Y 57-N) - HB1485
Introduced: January 19, 2006: Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for nonprofit schools.
Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance - HB1486
Introduced: January 19, 2006: Administrative Process Act; summary case decisions.
Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702) - HJ246
Introduced: January 30, 2006: Commending the Deep Run High School golf team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ246ER) - HJ262
Introduced: February 02, 2006: Commending the Virginia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ262ER) - HJ264
Introduced: February 03, 2006: Celebrating the life of Kavanaugh Yancey Thrift.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ264ER) - HJ338
Introduced: February 17, 2006: Celebrating the life of Mark Sheridan Brennan, Jr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ338ER) - HJ350
Introduced: February 20, 2006: Commending Ronald Lee Ermey.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ350ER) - HJ385
Introduced: February 24, 2006: Celebrating the life of Caroline Byrd Keeney.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ385ER) - HJ5037
Introduced: May 10, 2006: Commending the Louisa County Rescue Squad on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5037ER) - HJ5120
Introduced: June 28, 2006: Celebrating the life of The Honorable V. Earl Dickinson, Sr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5120ER) - HJ5124
Introduced: June 28, 2006: Commending the Goochland High School baseball team.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5124ER) - HJ5151
Introduced: September 27, 2006: Celebrating the life of Robey W. Estes, Sr.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5151ER) - HJ5152
Introduced: September 27, 2006: Celebrating the life of William H. Abeloff.
Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5152ER)
Contact Bill Janis
District Office
P.O. Box 3703
Glen Allen, VA 23058
Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-1056
Room 807 of the General Assembly Building
E-Mail
DelBJanis@house.state.va.us
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Aggregated Bill Poll Results
107 votes
Newest Comments
- HJ213:
Rachael Cline writes: I feel that if Alyssa Lang has merited commendation then tens of other Virginian athletes have as well. Ballet, footbal... - HB719:
Rachael Cline writes: I believe this is necessary legislature which will inadvertantly save lives. - HB710:
bill writes: Great bill. Citizens exercising their Constitutional rights should not be raped by trial lawyers. If you invade a home ... - HB710:
Marvin Marin writes: Good bill. Using justifiable lethal force within one's home shouldn't mean you lose that home to a lawsuit. This bill ... - HB707:
Alison Hymes writes: This bill was amended before it passed so that the person can not be held in jail. Whew!
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