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Virginia Gener al Assembly a visitor’s guide to the

2012 EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ..................................................... 3

CAPITALS OF VIRGINIA .......................................................... 4

CAPITOL RESTORATION AND EXTENSION .............................. 5

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ........................................................ 6

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS ........................................................ 7

THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA ...................................................... 8 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................... 9 COMMITTEE INFORMATION ............................................. 11 SEATING CHART ............................................................. 12

HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW IN VIRGINIA .......................... 14

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ................................................ 16 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................. 17 COMMITTEE INFORMATION ............................................. 20 SEATING CHART ............................................................. 22

LEGISLATIVE TERMS ............................................................ 24

VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Virginia General Assembly dates from the establishment of

the House of Burgesses at Jamestown in 1619. It is heralded by

Virginians as the “oldest continuous law-making body in the

New World.”

The 1776 Virginia Constitution confi rmed our bicameral legislature which consists of the

Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates. The present state Constitution, adopted in

1970, provides that the Senate shall consist of 33 to 40 members and the House of Delegates

shall consist of 90 to 100 members. All members of the General Assembly are elected by

qualifi ed voters within their respective Senate and House districts. The terms of offi ce are four

years for members of the Senate and two years for members of the House of Delegates.

Members may not hold any other public offi ce during their term of offi ce.

The General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for

60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to

extend annual Sessions for a maximum of 30 days. The Governor may call a Special Session

when it is deemed necessary or advisable, and must do so when petitioned by two-thirds of

the members of both houses. A Reconvened Session is held on the sixth Wednesday after

adjournment of each Regular or Special Session for the purpose of considering the

Governor’s recommendations and vetoed legislation.

The General Assembly’s chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of

public policy, enact laws of the Commonwealth, approve the budget, levy taxes, elect judges,

and confi rm appointments by the Governor.


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CAPITALS OF VIRGINIA

JAMESTOWN 1607 – 1699

Although four public buildings and a private residence are historically identifi edas onetime seats of the colonial government, none is portrayed in any knowncontemporaneous picture, etching or painting. The third state house, built about1665, was burned in 1676 during Bacon’s Rebellion.

WILLIAMSBURG 1699 – 1780

The restored Capitol at Williamsburg, rebuilt on its original foundations, marks great events in Virginia and American history – the introduction of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, Patrick Henry’s Stamp Act speech, the lowering of the British fl ag in favor of that of the American colonies, and other stirring colonial and Revolutionary actions.

RICHMOND 1780 – PRESENT

The central section of the Virginia State Capitol, at Richmond, was designed by ThomasJefferson after the Maison Carrée at Nîmes, France, when Jefferson was Minister to France. The cornerstone was laid in 1785 and the building was suffi ciently completed for occupancy in 1788. Here meets the oldest representative legislative assembly in the new world – an assembly which met fi rst at Jamestown in 1619 and later at Williamsburg when it was the Colonial Capital of Virginia. The Congress of the Confederate States of America met here during the War Between the States. In the Rotunda is the famous Houdon statue of George Washington, life-size, the only statue for which the First President posed. Surrounding that statue are busts of the other seven Virginia-born Presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson. There is also a bust of the Marquis de Lafayette, Virginia’s fi rst honorary citizen.

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CAPITOL RESTORATION AND EXTENSION

In 2004, the General Assembly and Governor Mark Warner acted on the need to restore and preserve the Virginia Capitol and to bring it up to 21st-century standards for a working seat of government. Problems of moisture penetration, outdated electrical and plumbing systems (some of them 100 years old), and insuffi cient space were addressed in a comprehensive plan laid out by George Skarmeas of Hillier Architecture of Philadelphia. In addition, an underground extension beneath the Capitol’s South Lawn was designed to provide additional work areas and a visitors’ center.

Two signifi cant surprises came to light during the Capitol’s restoration. Decorative wall and ceiling paintings done in 1908 by commercial Richmond painter R. L. Peters were discovered under 24 layers of paint. Some of this work was still intact in the Capitol’s Rotunda, but most of the paintings in the House Chamber and Senate Chamber had been covered over by the 1930s. Restoring the Rotunda’s decorative panels without damaging the early 20th-century fabric proved impossible. Instead, the decorative details were encapsulated in place, and reproductions were superimposed over them.

The Capitol’s original interior woodwork was long thought to have been replaced during its renovations of 1904-06. Working drawings of the renovations were discovered in 2002, and they showed that architect John Kevan Peebles specifi ed that much of the original woodwork be saved and re-installed. Further investigation indicated that sections of woodwork in the Rotunda area had never been removed and have remained undisturbed since the late eighteenth century. Restoration and documentation of the woodwork were funded by a private Richmond foundation.

By re-installing the Capitol’s decorative fi nishes and conserving its 18th-century wood-work, the completed Capitol now appears, inside and out, much as it did 100 years ago. The Capitol remains the working seat of Virginia’s government, and it now has state-of-the-art facilities to welcome visitors to Thomas Jefferson’s temple to democracy.


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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

The election of the members of the Virginia General Assembly is the responsibility of thecitizens of Commonwealth. It is incumbent upon citizens to register to vote, research the issues and the candidates, and exercise their right to vote on Election Day. In addition, the citizens are responsible for being active in the legislative process of government beyond the polls.

During the General Assembly session, Senators and Delegates can be reached at their offi ces on Capitol Square. When the General Assembly is not in session, legislators should be contacted in their district offi ces.

Familiarize yourself with “How a Bill Becomes a Law” located in this publication. A basicunderstanding of the legislative process will help you effectively express your ideas. Visit the Legislative Information System (http://leg1.state.va.us/) to track legislation and reviewcommittee agendas prior to a meeting.

Contact your Senator or Delegate before the General Assembly takes action on a particular issue. Express your views by testifying before a legislative hearing conducted by a standing committee or interim study group. You can also voice your opinion by telephone, letter or e-mail.

Remember, every vote counts. You can initiate change; your vote and voice can makea difference!

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LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS

REGULAR SESSIONThe General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days.

SPECIAL SESSIONSThe Governor may call a special session when it is deemed necessary or advisable, and must do so when petitioned by two-thirds of the members of both houses.

RECONVENED SESSIONSA reconvened session is held on the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of each regular or special session for the purpose of considering governor's recommendations and vetoed legislation.

REGULAR SESSION DATESJanuary 11 – March 10, 2012January 9 – February 23, 2013January 8 – March 8, 2014January 14 – February 28, 2015January 13 – March 12, 2016January 11 – February 25, 2017January 10 – March 17, 2018January 9 – March 2, 2019January 8 – March 14, 2020


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The Senate of Virginia consists of 40 members. Each member is elected for a term of four years and receives an annual salary of $18,000. A Senator represents approximately 176,000 citizens of the Commonwealth. The membership of the Senate is composed of attorneys, business owners and executives, a CPA, a physician and a health planner. Presently there are 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans. In addition, seven women are members of the Senate.

The Lieutenant Governor is the presiding offi cer of the Senate and is elected in a state-wide election for a four-year term. In the event of his absence, the President pro tempore carries out the duties of the presiding offi cer. The President pro tempore is elected by the Senate for a term of four years.

The Clerk of the Senate is elected by the Senate for a four-year term. In addition to referring bills and resolutions to committees, the Clerk’s duties include overseeing the daily operations of the Senate, keeping the daily Journal, maintaining Senate records, and supervising facilities management, personnel, information systems, and support services.

OFFICERS OF THE

SENATE OF VIRGINIA

WALTER A. STOSCH, President Pro Tempore

THOMAS K. NORMENT, JR., Republican Leader

RICHARD L. SASLAW, Democratic Leader

SUSAN CLARKE SCHAAR, Clerk of the Senate

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9Please visit the General Assembly website, http://legis.virginia.gov, for revised lists.

Revised January 6, 2012

2012 SENATORS TELEPHONE and OFFICE NUMBERS GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUILDING

District Office No. Name Telephone

39 316 Barker, George L. 698-7539 13 308 Black, Richard H. 698-7513 14 327 Blevins, Harry B. 698-7514 40 312 Carrico, Charles W., Sr. 698-7540 29 326 Colgan, Charles J. 698-7529 25 430 Deeds, R. Creigh 698-7525 30 318 Ebbin, Adam P. 698-7530 21 301 Edwards, John S. 698-7521 31 322 Favola, Barbara A. 698-7531 22 323 Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. 698-7522 24 431 Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. 698-7524 33 329 Herring, Mark R. 698-7533 32 321 Howell, Janet D. 698-7532 2 427 Locke, Mamie E. 698-7502 18 426 Lucas, L. Louise 698-7518 37 307 Marsden, David W. 698-7537 16 432 Marsh, Henry L., III 698-7516 11 311 Martin, Stephen H. 698-7511 4 314 McDougle, Ryan T. 698-7504 9 428 McEachin, A. Donald 698-7509 8 310 McWaters, Jeffrey L. 698-7508 1 306 Miller, John C. 698-7501 5 315 Miller, Yvonne B. 698-7505 23 304 Newman, Stephen D. 698-7523 3 621 Norment, Thomas K., Jr. 698-7503 6 302 Northam, Ralph S. 698-7506 26 429 Obenshain, Mark D. 698-7526 34 317 Petersen, J. Chapman 698-7534 38 330 Puckett, Phillip P. 698-7538 36 332 Puller, Linda T. 698-7536 17 320 Reeves, Bryce E. 698-7517 15 328 Ruff, Frank M., Jr. 698-7515 35 613 Saslaw, Richard L. 698-7535 19 319 Smith, Ralph K. 698-7519 20 313 Stanley, William M., Jr. 698-7520 12 626 Stosch, Walter A. 698-7512 28 305 Stuart, Richard H. 698-7528 27 309 Vogel, Jill Holtzman 698-7527 7 303 Wagner, Frank W. 698-7507 10 331 Watkins, John C. 698-7510

Mailing Address for Members During Session Only General Assembly Building Richmond, Virginia 23219



Revised January 6, 2012

2012 SENATE OF VIRGINIA BILL BOLLING, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (804) 786-2078 SUSAN CLARKE SCHAAR, CLERK (804) 698-7400

Regular Session Convenes Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - Adjourns Saturday, March 10, 2012 (Mailing address for members during Session: Senate of Virginia, P. O. Box 396, Richmond, Virginia 23218)

DISTRICT NAME

39 Barker, George L. (D) 13 Black, Richard H. (R) 14 Blevins, Harry B. (R) 40 Carrico, Charles W., Sr. (R) 29 Colgan, Charles J. (D) 25 Deeds, R. Creigh (D)

30 Ebbin, Adam P. (D) 21 Edwards, John S. (D) 31 Favola, Barbara A. (D) 22 Garrett, Thomas A., Jr., (R) 24 Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. (R) 33 Herring, Mark R. (D) 32 Howell, Janet D. (D) 2 Locke, Mamie E. (D) 18 Lucas, L. Louise (D) 37 Marsden, David W. (D) 16 Marsh, Henry L., III (D) 11 Martin, Stephen H. (R) 4 McDougle, Ryan T. (R) 9 McEachin, A. Donald (D) 8 McWaters, Jeffrey L. (R) 1 Miller, John C. (D) 5 Miller, Yvonne B. (D) 23 Newman, Stephen D. (R) 3 Norment, Thomas K., Jr. (R) 6 Northam, Ralph S. (D) 26 Obenshain, Mark D. (R) 34 Petersen, J. Chapman (D) 38 Puckett, Phillip P. (D)

36 Puller, Linda T. (D) 17 Reeves, Bryce E. (R) 15 Ruff, Frank M., Jr. (R) 35 Saslaw, Richard L. (D) 19 Smith, Ralph K. (R) 20 Stanley, William M., Jr. (R) 12 Stosch, Walter A. (R)

28 Stuart, Richard H. (R) 27 Vogel, Jill Holtzman (R) 7 Wagner, Frank W. (R) 10 Watkins, John C. (R)

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 10527, Alexandria 22310 P.O. Box 650370, Sterling 20165 P.O. Box 16207, Chesapeake 23328 P.O. Box 1100, Galax 24333 10660 Aviation Lane, Manassas 20110-2701 P.O. Box 5462, Charlottesville 22905-5462 P.O. Drawer D, Hot Springs 24445 P.O. Box 26415, Alexandria 22313 P.O. Box 1179, Roanoke 24006-1179 2319 18th Street North, Arlington 22201-3506 P.O. Box 33, Bumpass 23024 P.O. Box 2, Mount Solon 22843-0002 P.O. Box 6246, Leesburg 20178 P.O. Box 2608, Reston 20195-0608 P.O. Box 9048, Hampton 23670 P.O. Box 700, Portsmouth 23705-0700 P.O. Box 10889, Burke 22009 422 East Franklin St., Suite 301, Richmond 23219 P.O. Box 700, Chesterfield 23832 P.O. Box 187, Mechanicsville 23111 4719 Nine Mile Road, Richmond 23223 1207 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach 23451 P.O. Box 6113, Newport News 23606 P.O. Box 452, Norfolk 23501 P.O. Box 480, Forest 24551 P.O. Box 6205, Williamsburg 23188 P.O. Box 9363, Norfolk 23505 P.O. Box 555, Harrisonburg 22803 P.O. Box 1066, Fairfax 22038 P.O. Box 924, Tazewell 24651-0924 P.O. Box 73, Mount Vernon 22121-0073 10151 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg 22407 P.O. Box 332, Clarksville 23927 P.O. Box 1856, Springfield 22151-0856 P.O. Box 91, Roanoke 24002 13508 Booker T Washington Highway, Moneta 24121 Innsbrook Centre, 4551 Cox Road, Suite 110 Glen Allen 23060-6740 P.O. Box 1146, Montross 22520 117 E. Piccadilly St., Suite 100-B, Winchester 22601 P.O. Box 68008, Virginia Beach 23471P.O. Box 159, Midlothian 23113-0159

TELEPHONE FAX NUMBER District (703) 303-1426 --------------------- (703) 406-2951 ---------------------(757) 546-2435 (757) 546-7346 (276) 236-0098 --------------------- (703) 368-0300 (703) 257-2856 (434) 296-5491 (434) 296-5949(540) 839-2473 (540) 839-6306 (571) 384-8957 --------------------(540) 985-8690 (540) 345-9950 (703) 835-4845 ---------------------

(540) 885-6898 (540) 885-6777 (703) 729-3300 (703) 669-9091(703) 709-8283 (703) 435-1995 (757) 825-5880 (757) 825-7327 (757) 397-8209 (757) 966-9671 (571) 249-3037 ---------------------(804) 648-9073 (804) 648-2116 (804) 674-0242 (804) 674-7241 (804) 730-1026 (804) 730-1051 (804) 226-4111 (804) 226-8888 (757) 965-3700 --------------------- (757) 595-1100 (757) 595-1106 (757) 627-4212 (757) 627-7203 (434) 385-1065 (434) 485-8111 (757) 259-7810 (757) 259-7812 (757) 818-5172 (757) 668-9981 (540) 437-1451 (540) 437-3101 (703) 349-3361 (800) 635-9417 (276) 979-8181 (276) 979-8383 (703) 765-1150 (703) 765-9243 (540) 891-5473 --------------------- (434) 374-5129 (434) 955-2224(703) 978-0200 (703) 978-3032 (540) 206-3597 (540) 206-3597 (540) 721-6028 (540) 721-6405

(804) 527-7780 ---------------------(804) 493-8892 (804) 493-8897 (540) 662-4551 (540) 341-8809 (757) 671-2250 (757) 244-7866 (804) 379-2063 (804) 794-7238

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2012 SESSION—SENATE COMMITTEESTIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEESALL COMMITTEES WILL MEET IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUILDING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED

MONDAY WEDNESDAYCOURTS OF JUSTICE

Senate Room B8:00 a.m.

SENATORSNORMENT, Chair EDWARDS STUARTSASLAW PULLER VOGELMARSH OBENSHAIN STANLEYHOWELL MCDOUGLE REEVESLUCAS MCEACHIN GARRETT

Clerks: ANGI MURPHY and CHERYL LAW

COURTS OF JUSTICESenate Room B

1/2 hour after adjournmentSENATORS

NORMENT, Chair EDWARDS STUARTSASLAW PULLER VOGELMARSH OBENSHAIN STANLEYHOWELL MCDOUGLE REEVESLUCAS MCEACHIN GARRETT


GENERAL LAWS AND TECHNOLOGYSenate Room A

45 minutes after adjournmentSENATORS

RUFF, Chair HERRING BLACKCOLGAN PETERSEN REEVESSTOSCH BARKER GARRETTMARTIN VOGEL DEEDSLOCKE STUART EBBIN

Clerks: MICHAEL ADAMS and JOCELYN LANCE

TRANSPORTATIONSenate Room A


NEWMAN, Chair WAGNER MARSDENMILLER, Y.B. BLEVINS MCWATERSMARSH DEEDS COLGANWATKINS MCDOUGLE CARRICOPUCKETT SMITH FAVOLA

Clerks: NICK GALVIN and BONNIE SHELHORSE

COMMERCE AND LABORSenate Room B


WATKINS, Chair EDWARDS MARTINCOLGAN WAGNER OBENSHAINSASLAW NEWMAN STUARTMILLER, Y.B. PUCKETT MCWATERSNORMENT HERRING STANLEYSTOSCH

Clerks: HOBIE LEHMAN and BONNIE SHELHORSE

THURSDAYEDUCATION AND HEALTH


SENATORSMARTIN, Chair BLEVINS SMITHSASLAW LOCKE MCWATERSLUCAS BARKER BLACKHOWELL NORTHAM CARRICONEWMAN MILLER, J.C. GARRETT

Clerks: PATTY LUNG and JOCELYN LANCETUESDAYFINANCE


SENATORSSTOSCH, Chair HANGER NEWMANCOLGAN WATKINS RUFFHOWELL MILLER, Y.B. WAGNERSASLAW MARSH MCDOUGLENORMENT LUCAS VOGEL

Clerks: PATTY LUNG and RAY FERGUSON

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCESSenate Room B


HANGER, Chair OBENSHAIN MARSDENWATKINS MCEACHIN STANLEYPUCKETT PETERSEN BLACKRUFF NORTHAM MILLER, J.C.BLEVINS STUART EBBIN

Clerks: NICK GALVIN and JOCELYN LANCE

LOCAL GOVERNMENTSenate Room B


SMITH, Chair PULLER STANLEYMARSH RUFF BLEVINSLUCAS HERRING MILLER, J.C.MARTIN LOCKE EBBINHANGER MARSDEN FAVOLA


FINANCESenate Room B

4:30 p.m., Upon Call of the ChairSENATORS

STOSCH, Chair HANGER NEWMANCOLGAN WATKINS RUFFHOWELL MILLER, Y.B. WAGNERSASLAW MARSH MCDOUGLENORMENT LUCAS VOGEL


PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONSSenate Room A

4:00 p.m.SENATORS

OBENSHAIN, Chair EDWARDS VOGELHOWELL MCEACHIN MCWATERSMARTIN PETERSEN CARRICODEEDS SMITH REEVESPUCKETT NORTHAM GARRETT

Clerks: HOBIE LEHMAN and BONNIE SHELHORSE

FRIDAYREHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES


SENATORSWAGNER, Chair MCDOUGLE CARRICOMILLER, Y.B. HERRING REEVESPULLER BARKER FAVOLAHANGER NORTHAM NORMENTLOCKE BLACK STOSCH

Clerks: MARYANN HORCH and MARIBETH TURNERWEDNESDAYFINANCE


SENATORSSTOSCH, Chair HANGER NEWMANCOLGAN WATKINS RUFFHOWELL MILLER, Y.B. WAGNERSASLAW MARSH MCDOUGLENORMENT LUCAS VOGEL


PUBLIC HEARINGS AND EXTRA MEETINGS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SENATE CALENDAR PUBLISHED EACH SESSION DAYIndividuals requiring interpreter services or other accommodations, please call (804) 698-7450 (text callers use VRC at 1-800-828-1120) or TDD # (804) 698-7419 or write to: Senate Committee Operations, P.O. Box 396, Richmond, VA 23218. State the type of accom-modation and the meeting for which services are required. Requests should be made at least 5 working days in advance.

SUSAN CLARKE SCHAARClerk of the Senate

RULESSenate Room A

Upon Call of the ChairSENATORS

MCDOUGLE, ChairSTOSCHNORMENT

HANGERNEWMANWATKINS

WAGNEROBENSHAINSMITH

COLGANSASLAWHOWELL

LUCASVOGEL

MARTIN RUFFSUSAN CLARKE SCHAAR, Clerk of the Senate, and HOBIE LEHMAN


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THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA SEATING CHART

MEMBER NAME SEAT NUMBER

George L. Barker .......................19

Richard H. Black ....................... 36

Harry B. Blevins ........................ 33

Charles W. Carrico, Sr. .............. 14

Charles J. Colgan .................... 28

R. Creigh Deeds ....................... 22

Adam P. Ebbin ...........................17

John S. Edwards ....................... 25

Barbara A. Favola ....................... 1

Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. ............... 16

Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. .............. 10

Mark R. Herring ......................... 4

Janet D. Howell ........................... 7

Mamie E. Locke .......................... 5

L. Louise Lucas ......................... 26

David W. Marsden ..................... 18

Henry L. Marsh, III .................... 27

Stephen H. Martin ..................... 31

Ryan T. McDougle ..................... 38

A. Donald McEachin .................. 20

MEMBER NAME SEAT NUMBER

Jeffrey L. McWaters .................. 40

John C. Miller .............................. 2

Yvonne B. Miller .......................... 6

Stephen D. Newman ................. 30

Thomas K. Norment, Jr. ............. 29

Ralph S. Northam........................ 3

Mark D. Obenshain ................... 34

J. Chapman Petersen ................ 21

Phillip P. Puckett ....................... 24

Linda T. Puller ........................... 23

Bryce E. Reeves ....................... 15

Frank M. Ruff, Jr. ...................... 32

Richard L. Saslaw ....................... 8

Ralph K. Smith .......................... 35

William M. Stanley, Jr. ............... 39

Walter A. Stosch ......................... 9

Richard H. Stuart ...................... 13

Jill Holtzman Vogel .................... 37

Frank W. Wagner ...................... 12

John C. Watkins ........................ 11

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HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW IN VIRGINIA

The following steps depict the procedure whereby a non-controversial bill becomes a law. Bills may originate in either house of the General Assembly.

w A Senator or Delegate has an idea for legislation or receives requests for legislation from constituents, state agencies, organizations or the business community.

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He or she presents the idea tothe Division of Legislative Servicesand requests that it be drafted into abill. The bill is signed by the patron,introduced, and printed.

The bill is referred to an appropriate committee. The members of the committee consider the bill and decide what action to take. The publicis given an opportunity to address the committee regarding the bill.

FIRST READINGThe bill title is printed in the calendar or is read by the Clerk, and the bill advances to second reading.

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SECOND READINGThe next day the bill title is placed inthe printed calendar. The Clerk readsthe title of the bill a second time. A bill on second reading is amendable. A bill that has passed second reading with or without an amendment is engrossed. If an amendment is adopted, the bill isreprinted in its fi nal form for passage.

THIRD READINGThe next day, the engrossed bill titleis placed in the calendar. The title isread a third time by the Clerk. Byrecorded vote, the bill passes or isdefeated.

COMMUNICATIONWhen passed, the bill is sent to theother body for its consideration.

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IN THE OTHER BODYThe bill goes through essentially the same procedure as it did in the house of origin. The bill title is printed in the Calendar or is read by the Clerk. The bill is referred to a standing committee, considered, and reported by the committee. The title is read a second and a third time before passage.

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COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCEIf the House amends a Senate bill, or the Senate amends a House bill, and the house of origin disagrees with the amendment, a Committee of Conference, usually three members from each legislative body, may be formed to resolve differences.

ENROLLMENTAfter being passed by both housesof the General Assembly, the bill isprinted as an enrolled bill, examined,and signed by the presiding offi cerof each chamber.

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GOVERNORThe bill is then sent to the Governor for his approval. After being signed by the Governor, the bill is sent to the Clerk of the House (Keeper of the Rolls of the Commonwealth) and is assigned a chapter number. All chapters of a session are compiled and bound as the Acts of Assembly.

Bills that become law at a regular session (or the reconvened session that follows) are effective the fi rst day of July following adjournment of the regular session unless otherwise specifi ed.

Bills enacted at a Special Session (Reconvened Session) are effective the fi rst day of the fourth month following the adjournment of the Special Session, unless another date is specifi ed.

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The House of Delegates consists of 100 members. Each member represents approximately 71,000 citizens. The House membership primarily consists of attorneys, business executives, educators, and farmers. The term of offi ce for a member of the House of Delegates is two years. Each member receives an annual salary of $17,640.

The Speaker of the House is the presiding offi cer of the House and is elected by the House in even-numbered years for a two-year term. The Speaker’s duties are dictated by the Rules of the House. Among these duties are the assigning of bills to committee and appointing the membership of the 14 House standing committees.

The Clerk of the House is elected by the House in even-numbered years and continues in offi ce until another is chosen. The Clerk is responsible for the administration of the House under the direction of the Speaker.

The current political makeup of the House consists of 67 Republicans, 32 Democrats, and 1 Independent.

THE HOUSE OF

DELEGATES

WILLIAM J. HOWELL, Speaker

M. KIRKLAND COX, Majority Leader

DAVID J. TOSCANO, Minority Leader

G. PAUL NARDO, Clerk of the House of Delegates

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2012 VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

William J. Howell, Speaker (804) 698-1028 G. Paul Nardo, Clerk (804) 698-1619

Mailing address for members during Session: House of Delegates, P.O. Box 406, Richmond, Virginia 23218

Member Name Party District Mailing Address District Office Phone

Home Phone

Albo, David B. R 42nd 6367 Rolling Mill Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22152

(703) 451-3555 (703) 690-5065

Alexander, Kenneth C. D 89th 7246 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505 (757) 223-1333 (757) 333-4579Anderson, Richard L. R 51st P.O. Box 7926, Woodbridge, VA 22195 (571) 264-9983 (703) 730-1380BaCote, Mamye E. D 95th P. O. Box 5154, Newport News, VA 23605 (757) 244-4415 (757) 838-4321Bell, Richard P. R 20th P.O. Box 239, Staunton, VA 24402 (540) 448-3999 (540) 448-4763Bell, Robert B. R 58th 2309 Finch Court, Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 245-8900 (434) 975-0902Brink, Robert H. D 48th P.O. Box 7668, Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 531-1048 (703) 346-8707Bulova, David L. D 37th P.O. Box 106, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (703) 310-6752 (703) 273-3557Byron, Kathy J. R 22nd 523 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 582-1592 (434) 385-7393Carr, Betsy B. D 69th P.O. Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 698-1069 (804) 355-6852Cline, Benjamin L. R 24th P.O. Box 1405, Amherst, VA 24521 (434) 946-9908 (540) 463-4422Cole, Mark L. R 88th P.O. Box 41965, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-

1965(540) 786-3402 (540) 786-3686

Comstock, Barbara J. R 34th P.O. Box 6156, McLean, VA 22106 (703) 772-7168 (703) 356-9124Cosgrove, John A. R 78th P.O. Box 15483, Chesapeake, VA 23328 (757) 547-3422 (757) 436-7439Cox, John A. R 55th 10451 Dow-Gil Road, Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 365-9000 (804) 798-1888Cox, M. Kirkland R 66th P.O. Box 1205, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-5135 (804) 520-2797Crockett-Stark, Anne B.

R 6th P.O. Box 628, Wytheville, VA 24382 (276) 227-0247 (276) 228-5614

Dance, Rosalyn R. D 63rd P.O. Box 2584, Petersburg, VA 23804 (804) 862-2922 (804) 861-3314Dudenhefer, L. Mark R 2nd P.O. Box 1570, Stafford, VA 22555 (703) 403-9710Edmunds, James E., II R 60th P.O. Box 1115, Halifax, VA 24558 (434) 476-0077 (434) 572-4002Englin, David L. D 45th City Hall, 301 King Street, Box 65, Alexandria,

VA 22314(703) 549-3203 (703) 549-0569

Fariss, C. Matthew R 59th 243-C Livestock Road, Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 821-5929 (434) 821-2422Farrell, Peter F. R 56th P.O. Box 87, Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 644-0266Filler-Corn, Eileen D 41st P.O. Box 523082, Springfield, VA 22152 (571) 249-3453 (703) 569-7764Garrett, T. Scott R 23rd 2255 Langhorne Road, Suite 4, Lynchburg, VA

24501(434) 455-0243 (434) 384-0445

Gilbert, C. Todd R 15th P.O. Box 309, Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-7550 (540) 459-7580Greason, Thomas A. R 32nd 19309 Winmeade Drive Box 427, Lansdowne,

VA 20176(703) 203-3203 (703) 726-2189

Habeeb, Gregory D. R 8th P.O. Box 882, Salem, VA 24153 (540) 915-2962Head, Christopher T. R 17th P.O. Box 19130, Roanoke, VA 24019 (540) 283-2839 (540) 966-3282Helsel, Gordon C., Jr. R 91st P. O. Box 2571, Poquoson, VA 23662 (757) 969-9036 (757) 880-0755Herring, Charniele L. D 46th P.O. Box 11779, Alexandria, VA 22312 (703) 606-9705 (703) 658-2305Hodges, M. Keith R 98th P.O. Box 928, Urbanna, VA 23175 (804) 277-9801 (804) 758-0211Hope, Patrick A. D 47th P.O. Box 3148, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 486-1010 (703) 528-8956Howell, Algie T., Jr. D 90th P.O. Box 12865, Norfolk, VA 23541 (757) 466-7525 (757) 461-3788Howell, William J. R 28th P.O. Box 8296, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (540) 371-1612 (540) 373-7402Hugo, Timothy D. R 40th P.O. Box 893, Centreville, VA 20122 (703) 968-4101 (703) 968-2594Iaquinto, Salvatore R. R 84th P.O. Box 56437, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 430-0102 (757) 430-2882Ingram, Riley E. R 62nd 3302 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-9873 (804) 458-2823James, Matthew D 80th P.O. Box 7487, Portsmouth, VA 23707 (757) 967-7583 (757) 488-0592Joannou, Johnny S. D 79th 709 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 399-1700 (757) 399-1700Johnson, Joseph P., Jr. D 4th 164 East Valley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 628-9940 (276) 628-3954Jones, S. Chris R 76th P.O. Box 5059, Suffolk, VA 23435 (757) 483-6242 (757) 238-3667Keam, Mark L. D 35th P.O. Box 1134, Vienna, VA 22183-1134 (703) 350-3911 (703) 242-0884


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Kilgore, Terry G. R 1st P.O. Box 669, Gate City, VA 24251 (276) 386-7011 (276) 452-2578Knight, Barry D. R 81st 1852 Mill Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA

23457(757) 426-6387 (757) 426-7741

Kory, Kaye D 38th 6505 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044 (703) 354-6024 (703) 354-3591Landes, R. Steven R 25th P.O. Box 12, Verona, VA 24482 (540) 245-5540 (540) 234-9602LeMunyon, James M. R 67th P.O. Box 220962, Chantilly, VA 20153-0962 (703) 264-1432 (703) 264-1433Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. D 100th P.O. Box 760, Accomac, VA 23301 (757) 787-1094 (757) 787-5616Lingamfelter, L. Scott R 31st 5420 Lomax Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 580-1294 (703) 580-8899Lopez, Alfonso H. D 49th P. O. Box 40366 , Arlington, VA 22204 (571) 336-2147 (571) 243-8717Loupassi, G. M. (Manoli)

R 68th 6002A West Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230

(804) 440-6223 (804) 359-1322

Marshall, Daniel W., III R 14th P.O. Box 439, Danville, VA 24543 (434) 797-5861 (434) 797-4995Marshall, Robert G. R 13th P.O. Box 421, Manassas, VA 20108 (703) 853-4213 (703) 368-6306Massie, James P. (Jimmie), III

R 72nd P.O. Box 29598, Richmond, VA 23242 (804) 377-0100 (804) 740-7336

May, Joe T. R 33rd P.O. Box 2146, Leesburg, VA 20177 (703) 777-1191 (703) 777-9484McClellan, Jennifer L. D 71st P.O. Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 698-1171 (804) 340-2629McQuinn, Delores L. D 70th P.O. Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 698-1070 (804) 222-1574Merricks, Donald W. R 16th PO Box K, Chatham, VA 24531 (434) 432-3370 (434) 724-2157Miller, Jackson H. R 50th P.O. Box 10072, Manassas, VA 20108 (703) 244-6172 (703) 365-7718Minchew, J. Randall R 10th P.O. Box 385, Leesburg, VA 20178 (703) 777-1570 (703) 777-2139Morefield, James W. (Will)

R 3rd P.O. Box 828, North Tazewell, VA 24630 (276) 345-4300 (940-782-1981)

Morris, Richard L. R 64th P.O. Box 128, Carrollton, VA 23314 (757) 773-1645 (757) 331-0622Morrissey, Joseph D. D 74th P. O. Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 698-1074 (804) 795-9500O'Bannon, John M., III R 73rd P.O. Box 70365, Richmond, VA 23255 (804) 282-8640 (804) 288-5451O'Quinn, Israel D. R 5th P.O. Box 16325, Bristol, VA 24209Orrock, Robert D., Sr. R 54th P.O. Box 458, Thornburg, VA 22565 (540) 891-1322 (540) 448-3914Peace, Christopher K. R 97th P.O. Box 819, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 730-3737 (804) 559-8039Plum, Kenneth R. D 36th 2073 Cobblestone Lane, Reston, VA 20191 (703) 758-9733 (703) 391-2978Pogge, Brenda L. R 96th P.O. Box 1386, Yorktown, VA 23692 (757) 223-9690 (757) 741-2079Poindexter, Charles D. R 9th P. O. Box 117, Glade Hill, VA 24092 (540) 576-2600 (540) 489-8484Purkey, Harry R. R 82nd 2352 Leeward Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

23451(757) 481-1493 (757) 481-0724

Putney, Lacey E. I 19th P.O. Box 127, Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-0080 ext. 1

(540) 586-9300

Ramadan, David I. R 87th 25050 Riding Plaza, #130-650, South Riding, VA 20152

(703) 348-7015 (703) 945-1741

Ransone, Margaret B. R 99th P.O. Box 358, Kinsale, VA 22488 (804) 493-8484 (804) 472-4834Robinson, Roxann L. R 27th 9409 Hull Street Road Suite F-1 Rockwood

Office Park, Richmond, VA 23236(804) 308-1534 (804) 276-1346

Rush, Nick R 7th P.O. Box 1591, Christiansburg, VA 24068 (540) 381-2174Rust, Thomas Davis R 86th 730 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 437-9400 (703) 437-5410Scott, Edward T. R 30th 206 S. Main Street, Suite 203, Culpeper, VA

22701(540) 825-6400 (540) 547-3031

Scott, James M. D 53rd P.O. Box 359, Merrifield, VA 22116 (703) 560-8338 (703) 560-2834Sherwood, Beverly J. R 29th P.O. Box 2014, Winchester, VA 22604 (540) 667-8947 (540) 667-8840Sickles, Mark D. D 43rd P.O. Box 10628, Franconia, VA 22310 (703) 922-6440 (703) 608-2837Spruill, Lionell, Sr. D 77th P.O. Box 5403, Chesapeake, VA 23324 (757) 424-2178 (757) 420-0918Stolle, Christopher P. R 83rd P.O. Box 5429, Virginia Beach, VA 23471 (757) 633-2080 (757) 496-0019Surovell, Scott A. D 44th P.O. Box 289, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 (571) 249-4484 (703) 765-8115Tata, Robert R 85th 4536 Gleneagle Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

23462(757) 340-3510 (757) 499-2490

Torian, Luke E. D 52nd 4222 Fortuna Plaza, Suite 659, Dumfries, VA 22025

(703) 785-2224 (703) 730-6353

Toscano, David J. D 57th 211 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 220-1660 (434) 296-0981Tyler, Roslyn C. D 75th 25359 Blue Star Highway, Jarratt, VA 23867 (434) 336-1710 (434) 246-4246Villanueva, Ronald A. R 21st P.O. Box 61005 , Virginia Beach, VA 23466 (757) 216-3883 (757) 523-9393Ward, Jeion A. D 92nd P.O. Box 7310, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 827-5921 (757) 827-1928

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Ware, Onzlee D 11th 325 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 344-7410 (540) 342-7773

Ware, R. Lee, Jr. R 65th P.O. Box 689, Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 598-6696 (804) 598-4539Watson, Michael B. R 93rd P.O. Box 6628, Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 645-5298 (757) 565-2933Watts, Vivian E. D 39th 8717 Mary Lee Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 978-2989 (703) 978-2989Webert, Michael J. R 18th P.O. Box 631, Marshall, VA 20116 (540) 999-8218 (540) 364-6128Wilt, Tony O. R 26th P.O. Box 1425, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 (540) 437-1450 (540) 896-9376Wright, Thomas C., Jr. R 61st P.O. Box 1323, Victoria, VA 23974 (434) 696-3061 (434) 696-2822Yancey, David E. R 94th P.O. Box 1163, Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 897-3953 (757) 344-6681Yost, Joseph R. R 12th P.O. Box 621, Blacksburg, VA 24063 (540) 577-4984 (540) 921-7708 Revised 1-23-12

Please visit the Virginia General Assembly website, http://legis.virginia.gov, for revised lists.


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Sherwood (Chair) Marshall, D.W. Wilt Plum JamesWare, R.L. Poindexter Morefield Lewis TorianWright Pogge Webert BulovaOrrock Knight Ransone SicklesScott, E.T. (Vice Chair) Edmunds Fariss Englin

Putney (Chair) Cox, M.K. (Vice Chair) Poindexter Scott, J.M. BaCoteTata Landes Massie Joannou DanceIngram Jones Scott, E.T. BrinkMay O'Bannon Peace Ware, O.Sherwood Lingamfelter Greason Howell, A.T.

Kilgore (Chair) Rust Loupassi Johnson LewisPurkey Marshall, D.W. Cosgrove Joannou TylerByron Cline Bell, R.B. AlexanderWare, R.L. (Vice Chair) Miller Comstock McClellanHugo Merricks Habeeb Ward

Ingram (Chair) Poindexter Stolle Spruill KoryMarshall, R.G. Merricks LeMunyon Ware, O. TorianMarshall, D.W. (Vice Chair) Knight Wilt McQuinnIaquinto Morefield Morris Howell, A.T.Crockett-Stark Edmunds Hodges Surovell

Albo (Chair) Gilbert Farrell ToscanoKilgore Miller Minchew HerringBell, R.B. (Vice Chair) Loupassi Morris McClellanCline Villanueva JohnsonIaquinto Habeeb Watts

Tata (Chair) Pogge LeMunyon Alexander MorrisseyLandes (Vice Chair) Massie Robinson Ware, O. KeamLingamfelter Greason Yost McClellanRust Bell, R.P. Yancey TylerCole Stolle Dudenhefer Bulova

Purkey (Chair) Hugo (Vice Chair) Villanueva Johnson JamesOrrock Cline Pogge Watts CarrWare, R.L. Marshall, R.G. Bell, R.P. LewisByron Anderson O'Quinn EnglinCole Garrett Head Keam

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ½ hour after adjournment - House Room C

Clerk: Christine McCormick

Monday, 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday, ½ hour after adjournment - House Room D

Clerk: Miriam Blackmon

COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNSFriday, 8:30 a.m. - House Room D

2012 SESSION STANDING COMMITTEES

EDUCATIONMonday, 9:00 a.m. - House Room C and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - Appropriations Room

Clerk: Becky Cottrell

FINANCE

Clerk: Annie Johnson

COURTS OF JUSTICE

AGRICULTURE, CHESAPEAKE AND NATURAL RESOURCESWednesday, 8:30 a.m. - House Room C

APPROPRIATIONSMonday, Wednesday, and Friday, ½ hour after adjournment - Appropriations Room

Clerk: Barbara L. Teague

Clerk: John Shelhorse and David Schulteis

COMMERCE AND LABORTuesday and Thursday, ½ hour after adjournment - House Room D

Clerk: Terry Lynn

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Jones (Chair) Peace Cox, J.A. Ward TorianAlbo Anderson Helsel Dance McQuinnWright Greason Farrell BulovaIaquinto (Vice Chair) Knight Watson JamesGilbert LeMunyon Rush Carr

Orrock (Chair) Pogge Robinson Spruill MorrisseyO'Bannon (Vice Chair) Merricks Helsel Sickles HopeBell, R.B. Bell, R.P. Yost Howell, A.T.Peace Garrett Ransone BaCoteCrockett-Stark Stolle Hodges Englin

Lingamfelter (Chair) Merricks Morris Lewis KorySherwood Morefield Fariss Tyler LopezWright (Vice Chair) Edmunds O'Quinn Filler-CornCline Wilt Head HopeGilbert Webert Rush Surovell

Cole (Chair) Cosgrove Hugo Scott, J.M. DancePutney O'Bannon Cox, J.A. Alexander SpruillIngram Bell, R.B. Ramadan JoannouJones Miller (Vice Chair) Ransone SicklesAlbo Landes O'Quinn Howell, A.T.

Howell, W.J. (Chair) Kilgore Orrock JohnsonPutney Ware, R.L. Gilbert (Vice Chair) PlumLandes Sherwood Knight AlexanderCox, M.K. Jones Joannou

Byron (Chair) Cosgrove Robinson Watts KoryMay Scott, E.T. Helsel Toscano LopezPurkey Crockett-Stark Ramadan PlumMarshall, R.G. Comstock Watson HerringRust (Vice Chair) Anderson Dudenhefer Surovell

May (Chair) Tata Habeeb Ward CarrCosgrove (Vice Chair) Villanueva Anderson BaCote Filler-CornRust Comstock Minchew BrinkHugo Garrett Yancey ToscanoScott, E.T. Cox, J.A. Dudenhefer McQuinn

Rooms C and D Appropriations Room Speaker's Conference RoomFirst Floor - East Lobby Ninth Floor Sixth Floor

General Assembly Building General Assembly Building General Assembly Building

Clerk: Claude W. HarrisonLocation of House Committee Rooms

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - House Room D

Clerk: William L. Owen

TRANSPORTATIONTuesday, ½ hour after adjournment and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - House Room C

RULESTuesday, 4:00 p.m. - Speaker's Conference Room

MILITIA, POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYFriday, 9:00 a.m. - House Room C

Clerk: G. Paul Nardo

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Clerk: Betty Russo

PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONSFriday, 9:30 a.m. - Appropriations Room

Clerk: Marjorie Hrouda

Clerk: George Cain

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONSTuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - House Room D

Clerk: Becky Clarke

GENERAL LAWSTuesday, 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, ½ hour after adjournment - House Room C

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THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING CHART

MEMBER NAME SEAT NUMBERAlbo, David B. ....................................... 59 Alexander, Kenneth C. .......................... 22 Anderson, Richard L. ............................ 38 BaCote, Mamye E. .................................. 8 Bell, Richard P. ..................................... 65 Bell, Robert B. ...................................... 60 Brink, Robert H. .................................... 16 Bulova, David L. .................................... 20 Byron, Kathy J. ..................................... 48 Carr, Betsy B. ....................................... 12 Cline, Benjamin L. ................................. 66 Cole, Mark L. ........................................ 94 Comstock, Barbara J. ............................ 52 Cosgrove, John A. ................................. 69 Cox, John A. ......................................... 26 Cox, M. Kirkland ................................... 75 Crockett-Stark, Anne B. ......................... 55 Dance, Rosalyn R. ................................ 30 Dudenhefer, L. Mark .............................. 39 Edmunds, James E., II .......................... 57 Englin, David L. ...................................... 5 Fariss, C. Matthew ................................ 84 Farrell, Peter F. ..................................... 62 Filler-Corn, Eileen ................................. 17 Garrett, T. Scott .................................... 80 Gilbert, C. Todd ..................................... 72Greason, Thomas A. ............................. 61 Habeeb, Gregory D. .............................. 83 Head, Christopher T. ............................. 78 Helsel, Gordon C., Jr. ............................ 27 Herring, Charniele L. ............................. 31 Hodges, M. Keith .................................. 28 Hope, Patrick A. ...................................... 7 Howell, Algie T., Jr. ................................ 19 Howell, William J. .................................. 79 Hugo, Timothy D. .................................. 96 Iaquinto, Salvatore R. ............................ 95 Ingram, Riley E. .................................... 41 James, Matthew .................................... 11 Joannou, Johnny S. .............................. 23 Johnson, Joseph P., Jr. ......................... 25 Jones, S. Chris ..................................... 92 Keam, Mark L. ........................................ 6 Kilgore, Terry G. .................................... 74 Knight, Barry D. .................................... 40 Kory, Kaye .............................................. 3 Landes, R. Steven ................................. 73 LeMunyon, James M. ............................ 58 Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. .......................... 18 Lingamfelter, L. Scott ............................ 93

MEMBER NAME SEAT NUMBERLopez, Alfonso H. .................................... 1 Loupassi, G. M. (Manoli) ....................... 98 Marshall, Daniel W., III .......................... 34 Marshall, Robert G. ............................... 91 Massie, James P. (Jimmie), III ............... 85 May, Joe T. ........................................... 53 McClellan, Jennifer L. ............................ 15 McQuinn, Delores L. ............................. 13 Merricks, Donald W. .............................. 33 Miller, Jackson H. .................................. 97 Minchew, J. Randall .............................. 77 Morefield, James W. (Will) ..................... 64 Morrissey, Joseph D. ............................. 36 Morris, Richard L. ................................. 63 O’Bannon, John M., III .......................... 46 O’Quinn, Israel D. ................................. 37 Orrock, Robert D., Sr. ............................ 54 Peace, Christopher K. ........................... 45 Plum, Kenneth R. .................................. 35 Pogge, Brenda L. .................................. 87 Poindexter, Charles D. ......................... 47 Purkey, Harry R. .................................... 71 Putney, Lacey E. ................................... 67 Ramadan, David I. ................................ 90 Ransone, Margaret B. ........................... 56 Robinson, Roxann L. ............................. 81 Rush, L. Nick ........................................ 32 Rust, Thomas Davis .............................. 51 Scott, Edward T. .................................... 68 Scott, James M. .................................... 42 Sherwood, Beverly J. ............................ 50 Sickles, Mark D. .................................... 21 Spruill, Lionell, Sr. ................................. 43 Stolle, Christopher P. ............................ 99 Surovell, Scott A. .................................. 10 Tata, Robert .......................................... 70 Torian, Luke E. ........................................ 2 Toscano, David J. .................................... 4 Tyler, Roslyn C. .................................... 14 Villanueva, Ronald A. ............................ 29 Ward, Jeion A. ........................................ 9 Ware, Onzlee ........................................ 44 Ware, R. Lee, Jr. ................................... 49 Watson, Michael B. ............................... 86 Watts, Vivian E. .................................... 24 Webert, Michael J. ................................ 88 Wilt, Tony O. ....................................... 100 Wright, Thomas C., Jr. ........................... 76 Yancey, David E. ................................... 89 Yost, Joseph R. ..................................... 82

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LEGISLATIVE TERMS

ACTS OF ASSEMBLYThose bills passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor. An act is given a number which represents the numerical sequence in which the bill was signed. This number refers to the “chapter” of the Acts of Assembly, i.e. Senate Bill 79 became Chapter 23 of the Acts of Assembly, being the twenty-third bill signed into law by the Governor. After the session, all acts are bound into volumes referred to as the Acts of Assembly. Joint resolutions amending the Constitution of Virginia are also assigned a Chapter number, but are not signed by the Governor, and are placed in the Acts of Assembly.

ADJOURNMENTTermination of a session for that day, with the hour and day of the next meeting being set prior to adjournment.

ADJOURNMENT SINE DIEThe fi nal adjournment of the legislative Session. The Latin translation is without a day, an indefi nite period.

AMENDMENTA change made to legislation in committee or on the chamber fl oor that adds to, revises, or deletes language from the legislation.

AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTEA substantive redrafting of legislation that incorporates the changes in a new version referred to as a “substitute.” An amendment in the nature of a substitute may be proposed by a standing committee, a member on the chamber fl oor, conference committee, or Governor.

BIENNIUMA two-year term of legislative activity, usually used in association with the budget.

BILLA proposal to amend, repeal or add sections to the Code of Virginia or Acts of Assembly.

BUDGET BILLRecommended appropriations of state revenue presented by the Governor to the General Assembly for its consideration during the legislative Session.

BY REQUESTA member may add “by request” to his/her name when introducing a bill, which indicates that the bill has been introduced at the request of a constituent, a governmental agency, or an organization.

CALENDARThe daily printed agenda of business for each house. The Calendar also contains scheduled committee meetings and public hearings.

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CAUCUSAn informal meeting of a group of members, most often called on the basis of party affi liation or regional representation.

CHAPTERA bill passed and signed into law by the Governor. The term also applies to constitutional amendments passed by the General Assembly and to bills passed notwithstanding the Governor’s objections or amendments.

CHARTER BILLLegislation relating to powers of counties, cities, and towns specifi cally granted by the General Assembly. Charters and changes thereto, are not codifi ed and are found only in the Acts of Assembly.

CODE OF VIRGINIAA compilation of laws of the Commonwealth that is arranged alphabetically by subject, with each subject heading being referred to as a “Title.”

COMMITTEEA group of legislators from the Senate or the House of Delegates organized for the purpose of considering and deciding on the disposition of a bill or resolution.

Committee ActionsCARRY OVER (CONTINUE)—Action which removes the measure from consideration during an even-numbered year Session and provides for its reconsideration at the next regular Session of the GeneralAssembly. No bill may be carried over in an odd-numbered year Session. A carry-over bill retains itsassigned bill number in the odd-numbered year Session.FAIL TO REPORT (DEFEAT)—The committee rejects a motion to report a bill to the full house.INCORPORATE—The committee incorporates one or more bills into another.NO ACTION TAKEN—The committee takes no formal action on a measure and the bill dies at the time of the committee deadline.PASS BY INDEFINITELY (PBI)—An unfavorable committee action to kill a measure, known as PBI.However, a bill may be passed by indefi nitely at one committee meeting and reconsidered by thecommittee at the next meeting upon a motion made by a member who voted on the prevailing side to PBI the bill. If enough votes are changed, the bill may be reactivated and sent to the fl oor.REPORT—The majority of the committee approves the bill and it is reported to the fl oor. The bill may be reported three ways: without amendment(s), with amendment(s), or with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. A bill may also be reported and referred to another committee.REREFERRAL—The majority of the committee deems it necessary for another committee to consider the legislation. (See Rereferral from the fl oor.)STRIKE—The bill is removed from the docket. This action frequently occurs at the request of the patron.


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COMMITTEE DOCKETA list prepared by the committee clerk of all legislation pending before a standing committee or subcommittee. The order in which bills are taken up is determined by the Committee Chair.

COMPOSITEA photograph made by combining two or more separate photographs.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEEA group of legislators, usually six, although the number may be increased, taken from the Senate and House of Delegates, who meet to resolve the differences between the versions of a specifi c bill as passed by their respective bodies.

CONSTITUENTA citizen residing within the district of a legislator.

DILLON RULERestricts the authority of local governments with the respect to the enactment of ordinances. Local governments only have powers granted by the Constitution of Virginia and/or passed by the General Assembly. This authority is found in the Constitution of Virginia Article VII, Section 3.

DIVISIONA method of voting; a request that members stand or raise hands to be counted when the outcome of a voice vote is unclear or in dispute.

EFFECTIVE DATEDate on which a Chapter of the Acts of Assembly becomes a law. Laws become effective July 1 in the year they are passed, unless otherwise specifi ed. Laws passed at a Special Session become effective on the fi rst day of the fourth month following adjournment, unless otherwise specifi ed.

EMERGENCY CLAUSESpecifi es a date other than July 1 for legislation to be effective. The effective date of legislation with an emergency clause is the date when signed by the Governor.

ENGROSSEDA state in the legislative process when a bill passes the second reading in the house of origin. If amended, the engrossed version of the legislation is printed incorporating all amendments that are agreed to. If not amended, the introduced version of the legislation becomes the engrossed bill, and if an amendment in the nature of a substitute is agreed to, the substitute becomes the engrossed bill.

ENROLLEDLegislation which has passed both the Senate and House of Delegates. It has been signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House and has been sent to the Governor, but not yet signed. If signed by the Governor, the bill becomes a law and a Chapter of the Acts of Assembly.

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FLOOR LEADERRefers to the majority or minority leadership in each house.

GERMANENESSThe relevance or appropriateness of amendments or substitutes relative to whether the topics of theamendments or substitutes is relevant to the topic of the legislation being amended. Bills considered by theGeneral assembly shall contain only one topic. (See Constitution Article IV, Section 12.)

INTERIMThe interval between annual Sessions.

JOURNALThe compilation of legislative actions and proceedings of the Senate and House of Delegates which arepublished by their respective Clerk’s offi ce. The Journal is the offi cial record of each legislative body.

LEAVE OF ABSENCEPermission granted to a member to be absent for a day.

LEGISLATIVE INTENTThe purpose for which a measure is introduced and/or passed.

LEGISLATORAn elected member of a legislative body.

LEGISLATURE (GENERAL ASSEMBLY)The branch of state government responsible for enacting laws.

LOBBYISTA person who represents a particular interest or group of interests before the General Assembly.

MAJORITY LEADERA member of the majority party designated to be its fl oor leader.

MAJORITY PARTYThe political party having the greater number of members in either house of the legislature.

MINORITY LEADERA member of the minority party designated to be its fl oor leader.

MINORITY PARTYThe political party having the fewer number of members in either house of the legislature.

MORNING HOURA period at the beginning of each day’s Session when members may introduce distinguished visitors to theircolleagues, introduce legislation or speak on any subject by asking for a “Point of Personal Privilege.” In theSenate, members may speak on a Point of Personal Privilege only after the Calendar has been considered.


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PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRYA question posed to the presiding offi cer for clarifi cation of a point in the proceedings.

PATRONA legislator who introduces a specifi c piece of legislation. Other legislators may show their support bysigning on as co-patrons.

READINGThe presentation of a bill before either house requiring the reading and printing of the bill title. This formalprocedure is required by the Constitution and the Rules of each house and indicates to the legislators andthe public a stage in the enactment of a measure. The Constitution requires that bills receive threereadings or three printings by title on three different days in each house, unless readings are waived.

REAPPORTIONMENTA redrawing of legislative district boundaries every ten years to provide equality of representationaccording to population.

RECOMMITTALIn the Senate, this is the reassignment of legislation to the last committee that considered it.

RECONSIDERATIONA motion which, when granted, results in another vote annulling or reaffi rming an action previously taken.Such a motion may be offered only by a member having voted previously on the prevailing side.

RECONVENED SESSIONA Session held on the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of each regular or special Session when thelegislature meets to consider and act on bills vetoed by the Governor and bills with recommendations bythe Governor. (See Article 4, Section 6 and Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia.)

REFERENDUMA method by which a measure adopted by the legislature may be submitted to the voters.

REFERRALThe assignment of legislation to a committee. In the Senate, referral is done by the Clerk of the Senate. Inthe House of Delegates, it is done by the Speaker of the House.

REREFERRALIn the Senate, this is the action on a measure taken by a committee of the Senate or House of Delegateswhich sends that measure to another committee for consideration. It is done by the committee that isconsidering it or by a member from the fl oor. In the House of Delegates, this is the reassignment oflegislation to the last committee that considered it.

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RESOLUTIONLegislation which requests a study or expresses legislative opinion or sentiment on a particular issue.Resolutions do not have the force of law and do not require the signature of the Governor. Constitutionalamendments are signed by the presiding offi cer of each house and are assigned chapter numbers.

SESSIONThe period of time for which the legislature offi cially convenes. In even-numbered years, the Session meetsfor 60 days; in odd-numbered years it meets for 30 days. The Session may be extended for a maximum of30 days. The odd-numbered year Sessions are usually extended to 46 days.

STANDING COMMITTEESRegular committees of the legislature set up to perform certain legislative functions, and to considerlegislation regarding certain areas of the law.

SUBCOMMITTEEA group of legislators who are members of a standing committee selected by the Committee Chair toconsider certain categories of bills. Subcommittees make recommendations to the full committee.

SUNSETThe expiration date of a legislative measure.

VETOAction by which the Governor refuses to sign legislation passed by the General Assembly. The Governorreturns the vetoed bill to its house of origin. A 2/3 vote of each body is required to overturn a veto.

VOTEFormal expression of will or decision by the legislative body.

VOTE, EN BLOCThe disposition of several items, such as a series of bills or amendments, by taking one vote.

VOTE, RECORDEDA roll call vote in which each member electronically votes yea, nay, or abstain. The vote is recorded in theJournal of each legislative body.

VOTE, VOICEOral expression of the members when a question is submitted for their determination. Response is givenby “yeas” and “nays,” and the presiding offi cer states his/her decision as to which side prevails.

YIELDThe relinquishing of the fl oor by one member to another member to speak or ask a question during debate.

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LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION CONTACTSPlease visit our website at http://virginia.legis.gov or contact us:

Legislative Information and Constituent Services (LINCS)Senate of Virginia

PO Box 396Richmond, VA 23218

(804) 698-7410Toll Free (888) 892-6948

[email protected]

Legislative Education and Development (LEAD)House of Delegates

PO Box 406Richmond, VA 23218

(808) 698-1500Toll Free [email protected]

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