The Governor sent recommendations to the budget, COVID-19 relief, & police reform bills RICHMOND, VA—Today, the House of Delegates adopted recommendations sent by Governor Ralph Northam on eight of their Special Session bills: the updated budget, several COVID-19 support measures, and long-overdue reforms to Virginia’s law enforcement and criminal justice systems. The House rejected amendments…
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RICHMOND, VA—Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus celebrated as many of their police reform bills were signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam. These reforms include measures banning no-knock warrants and limiting the use of neck restraints by law enforcement, requiring law enforcement officers to intervene or report when they see wrongdoing from colleagues, and…
General Assembly passed COVID-19 relief, police & criminal justice reform priorities and budget RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia General Assembly finished work on the remaining docket for the 2020 Special Session today. In all, 29 pieces of legislation which were part of the House Democratic Caucus’ priorities were passed by the House and the Senate. Both chambers…
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,…
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…