by Luke Torian | Aug 7, 2021 | Newsletter
The General Assembly gaveled in for a Special Session this week. Governor Northam called us to Richmond to allocate federal relief funds made available to Virginia through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and to appoint judges. As Chair of the House Appropriations... by Luke Torian | Aug 2, 2021 | Newsletter
General Assembly members are back in Richmond today for a two-week Special Session to allocate federal relief funds and appoint judges. For the first time in over a year, we are meeting inside the Chamber of the State Capitol. Therefore, during the Special Session you... by Luke Torian | Jul 4, 2021 | Newsletter
Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying a relaxing holiday weekend with friends and family. Several new laws that passed earlier this year took effect on July 1. They are detailed below. Next month, the General Assembly will convene for a Special Session to appoint... by Luke Torian | Jun 1, 2021 | Newsletter
I hope you are enjoying the start of what promises to be a very different summer than the last. We have much to look forward to today. Read on for information on the COVID-19 vaccine, important news regarding unemployment benefits, updates from the VRE and DMV, and... by Luke Torian | May 3, 2021 | Newsletter
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot going on. Although the General Assembly has gaveled out of the 2021 Veto Session, our work continues. Vaccination Station On April 1st, Governor Ralph Northam came to First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries... 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.... 