Democratic Majority advances COVID-19 relief, criminal justice & police reform RICHMOND, VA—With Governor Ralph Northam’s approval of the revised biennial budget and House Bill 5049 yesterday, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus finishes the 2020 Special Session with 30 bills becoming Read more…
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, Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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’ Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…