The updates are coming fast and furious….don’t miss the story on the Roanoke bus fiasco.
Change to the docket! HJ693, Del. Joannou’s eminent domain amendment is now expected to be passed by for the week when the House Privileges and Elections Committee meets on Friday, January 21st. It is expected to be heard next Friday, January 28th.
HB1438, the Intrastate Commerce Act, was read for the first time before the full House yesterday, Thursday the 20th. The second reading is expected today, Friday the 21st. Please contact your delegate and ask him or her to vote YES on HB1438 as it was introduced, with no amendments.
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1) Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment:
HJ693 Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking or damaging of private property; public use.
Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons
Status: 01/17/11 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections. Delegate Joannou’s eminent domain constitutional amendment is expected to be passed by on the House P&E docket for Friday January, 21st. It is now expected to be heard in committee next Friday, January 28th.
2) Intrastate Commerce:
HB1438 Goods produced or manufactured within State; not subject to federal law, federal regulation, etc.
Mark L. Cole | all patrons
Status: 01/20/11 House: Read first time. HB1438 was read for the first time before the full House on Thursday, January 20th. The second reading, which is expected today, Friday the 21st, is typically when amendments will be added. This bill should not be amended from its original form. Please contact your delegate to ask him or her to vote YES on HB1438 as is, with no amendments.
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3) Budget Transparency:
SB 867 Budget bill; Conference Committee Report shall not be considered until on website for 72 hours.
Ralph K. Smith | all patrons
Status: 01/10/11 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules. This committee meets at the call of the chair in Senate Room A. This bill has not yet been added to the committee docket. Please call the members of this committee early and often so we can keep them from trying to silently kill this bill. Ask the senators to vote YES on SB 867.
Senate Rules Committee Members: Local member
Sen. John S. Edwards (D) (804) 698-7521 district21@senate.virginia.gov
