Senator Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)

Party Democratic Photo of Yvonne Miller
District 5: Chesapeake City (Part), Norfolk City (Part) [map]
Took Office January 1988
Next Election November 2015
Committees Commerce and Labor, Finance, Rehabilitation and Social Services, Transportation
Website senatorybmiller.com
Fundraising $15,418 cash on hand (From VPAP)
Copatroning Habits 65% of bills she copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of her bills, 56% of them are Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that she also copatroned, 52% of them are Democrats.
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Bills Passed 30.4% in 2011
Top Recent Contributors
Donor Sector Total
Dominion Energy production & distribution $10,500
Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Auto dealers, new & used $7,061
Virginia Bankers Association Commercial banks & bank holding companies $4,500
Saslaw, For State Senate Richard L Democratic candidate committees $4,000
Virginia State Afl-Cio Labor unions $4,000
Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association Liquor wholesalers $2,500
Anthem Health Plans Of Virginia Accident & health insurance $2,500
Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association Liquor wholesalers $2,500
Virginia State Legislative Black Caucus Democratic Party committees $2,500
Warner, Mark R Democratic elected officials & candidates $2,500

Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

Hill City Cruisers Riding Club

February 9, 2012
In fact, Senator McWaters made it clear that, with regard to HB 97, he changed his vote in favor of the bill due to his conversations with members of the U.S. Military Vets MC prior to committee. Thanks guys for your help. Let's start with HB 187, our bill to prohibit motorcycle only .... district08@senate.virginia.gov Senator John Miller – district01@senate.virginia.gov. Senator Yvonne Miller – district05@senate.virginia.gov Senator Newman – district23@senate.virginia.gov ...

Trips to France, Canada top legislators' gifts - The News Desk

February 7, 2012
Louise Lucas and Sen. Mamie Locke. Sens. Frank Wagner, John Watkins and Yvonne Miller, and Delegates Onzlee Ware, Lynwood Lewis, Spruill and Massie went to Canada. Two delegates—Del. Joe Morrissey and Del.

Senate panel backs bill to drug test aid recipients | WSLS 10

February 3, 2012
This time, Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Sen. Stephen H. Martin, R-Chesterfield, cleared the GOP-controlled Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee on an 8-7 party line vote -- but not without a fight from testy ...

Black lawmakers challenge Va. election changes | Washington ...

January 31, 2012
"They want to turn back the clock toward a time when it was prohibitively difficult for African-Americans to vote," said Sen. Yvonne Miller, D-Norfolk. Because of its racist electoral history, any changes to voting rules in Virginia ...

Senate Democrats oppose voter suppression efforts | Augusta Free ...

January 31, 2012
Sen. Yvonne Miller said that “Republicans want to cut a large portion of Virginians out of the voting process. They want to turn back the clock toward a time when it was prohibitively difficult for African Americans to vote.” Sen.
Recent Mentions in the Media

The Free Lance-Star (blog): Trips to France, Canada top legislators' gifts

February 7, 2012
Trips to France, Canada top legislators' giftsLouise Lucas and Sen. Mamie Locke. Sens. Frank Wagner, John Watkins and Yvonne Miller, and Delegates Onzlee Ware, Lynwood Lewis, Spruill and Massie went to Canada. Two delegates?Del. Joe Morrissey and Del. Scott Surovell?went on a trip to Taiwan, ...and more »

Washington Examiner: Black lawmakers challenge Va. election changes

January 31, 2012
"They want to turn back the clock toward a time when it was prohibitively difficult for African-Americans to vote," said Sen. Yvonne Miller, D-Norfolk. Because of its racist electoral history, any changes to voting rules in Virginia are subject to ...and more »

Augusta Free Press: Senate Democrats oppose voter suppression efforts

January 31, 2012
Sen. Yvonne Miller said that ?Republicans want to cut a large portion of Virginians out of the voting process. They want to turn back the clock toward a time when it was prohibitively difficult for African Americans to vote.? Sen.and more »

The Virginian-Pilot: Governor's voting rights record solid ? as far as it goes

January 31, 2012
Governor's voting rights record solid ? as far as it goesThe administration must know, however, that attempts to amend the constitution have failed repeatedly. Sen. Yvonne Miller, a Norfolk Democrat, proposed an amendment this year that would allow restoration of civil rights for nonviolent felonies.and more »

The Virginian-Pilot: Governor's budget cuts would hit senior agencies

January 28, 2012
Governor's budget cuts would hit senior agenciesKenny Alexander and state Sen. Yvonne Miller. They sponsored companion amendments seeking $400000 for the Norfolk center, hoping to get at least some of that. "These folks that we're serving don't have alternative places to go for help," Berg said.
From this Legislator’s Twitter Feed

July 27, 2010

SenYvonneMiller: When setting goals, never take into consideration what others were unable to achieve #

May 26, 2010

SenYvonneMiller: Recognize your weakness, but play toward your strengths #

May 18, 2010

SenYvonneMiller: "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn #

April 25, 2010

SenYvonneMiller: When I hear somebody sigh,'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?' - Sydney Harris #

April 12, 2010

SenYvonneMiller: The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well. - Henry W. Longfellow #

Below is a randomly assembled series of clips of some of Yvonne Miller’s briefer remarks on the floor of the senate.

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