Significant COVID-19 support, police and criminal justice reform passed during Special Session RICHMOND, VA—Today, the General Assembly voted on additional Special Session legislation, passing eight House Dem bills which reported out of conference committees. The measures will go to Governor Ralph Northam for further action. Each of these bills furthers the Caucus’ Special Session priorities,…
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Legislation includes COVID-19 relief, police and criminal justice reform RICHMOND, VA—Today, six additional bills introduced by House Democrats were approved by the House of Delegates and will be conveyed to the governor. In total, 19 House Democratic Caucus bills have been passed by both the House and Senate during the 2020 Special Session. House Democrats’…
House Democrats pass bills to move forward on COVID-19, police and justice reform priorities; continue work on biennial budget RICHMOND, VA—Virginia House Democrats have advanced legislation during the 2020 Special Legislative Session — addressing all of the House Democratic Caucus’ priorities — that now moves to the Senate for consideration. House Democrats announced before Special…
Vital Voter Protection Legislation Goes to Governor Northam Richmond, VA—Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed 16 pieces of legislation that advance the House Democratic Caucus’ Special Session agenda, by providing assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, making improvements to policing and criminal justice, and creating a more equitable Commonwealth. With the successful passage of SB…
RICHMOND, VA—Today, three House Democrats’ bills designed to help Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic successfully passed the Virginia House of Delegates. These pieces of legislation support a safe process for delivering absentee ballots, create stronger housing protections, and promote telehealth services in the Commonwealth. House Democrats identified COVID relief as a major Special Session priority. …
RICHMOND, VA—Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus revealed its list of legislative priorities ahead of the 2020 Special Session, which builds upon Democrats’ historic achievements during this year’s regular session. In this Special Session, House Democrats will take action to reassess and revise the biennial budget, prioritizing support for Virginia’s students, workers and healthcare system…
RICHMOND, VA—The seismic shift created by Virginia voters last year when they elected a Democratic majority to the Virginia House of Delegates yielded a parallel shift in public policy, resulting in landmark legislation taking effect July 1, 2020. These new laws, which benefit Virginians in ways obstructed by past General Assembly majorities, include crucial gun…
RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia House Democrats’ numerous measures to combat climate change will go into effect on July 1. Most notably during the historic 2020 legislative session, House Democrats voted to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, and pushed for the Commonwealth to publicly pledge to fight climate change.…
RICHMOND, VA—July 1 marks the implementation of new laws protecting victims or preventing cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. “I have long been committed to protecting and supporting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking in Virginia,” said Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn. “I am proud that laws passed…
RICHMOND, VA—House Democrats usher in new legislation aiding the women and girls of Virginia in the workplace, reproductive healthcare, school, and safety, which go into effect on July 1. Specific measures include removing some of the most obstructive and medically-unnecessary restrictions on reproductive rights, promoting equal pay, outlawing pregnancy discrimination, prohibiting schools from adopting dress…