by Luke Torian | Feb 28, 2021 | Newsletter, Session 2021
We are done! The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2021 session yesterday, passing a set of progressive new policies that will further reform Virginia’s criminal justice system, expand voting rights, strengthen our economy,... by Luke Torian | Feb 28, 2021 | Press Releases, Session 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA – House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian’s House Bill 2174, establishing the VirginiaSaves retirement savings program within Virginia529, passed the General Assembly on Saturday after a conference report was adopted by the House of... by Luke Torian | Feb 28, 2021 | Press Releases, Session 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA – Today the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed an amended House Bill 1800, the 2020-2022 biennial budget, by votes of 29-10 and 67-32, respectively. The package of amendments reported by a joint committee of conference... by Luke Torian | Feb 20, 2021 | Newsletter, Session 2021
The General Assembly is beginning to wrap up its special session. Monday, February 22, is the last day for House committees to act on bills referred to them. After that, the full chambers will have one week to complete their legislative duties. We have already made... by Luke Torian | Feb 12, 2021 | Newsletter, Session 2021
The General Assembly formally convened for Special Session 2021 this past Wednesday. This Special Session is intended to run through the end of the month, giving us time to act on all remaining bills and complete work on Virginia’s amended 2020-2022 operating budget.... by Luke Torian | Feb 10, 2021 | Press Releases, Session 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA – Today Virginia’s House Appropriations Committee reported House Bill 1800, the budget bill, to the full House of Delegates by a vote of 19-2. The Appropriations Committee’s recommended package of amendments to the commonwealth’s... 