Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 32 in 2019 Virginia General Election.
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Protecting student borrowers from unscrupulous student loan servicers such as Navient is the purpose of SB 1112. This bill requires servicers to be licensed by Virginia to insure they meet at least minimal ethical standards. Learn more
The Early Childhood Success Act results from the work of First Lady Pam Northam, the Early Childhood Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce. It strives to streamline Early Childhood programs, set up a rational organizational system, and set benchmarks for success. Learn more
SB 1096 dealt with child access to guns. It would have increased the penalty for leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner to endanger a child under 18. It also eliminated the "reckless" standard. Leaving loaded firearms around teens is a major instrument of suicides in Virginia. Unfortunately, the bill was defeated on a party line vote. Learn more
SB 1078 expands those with permanent protective orders against them who cannot possess guns. An earlier bill of mine prohibited those with family and abuse orders against them from possession of firearms. This bill makes that applicable to ALL permanent protective orders, including stalking. Learn more
Protecting student borrowers from unscrupulous student loan servicers such as Navient is the purpose of SB 1112. This bill requires servicers to be licensed by Virginia to insure they meet at least minimal ethical standards. Learn more
SB 1078 expands those with permanent protective orders against them who cannot possess guns. An earlier bill of mine prohibited those with family and abuse orders against them from possession of firearms. This bill makes that applicable to ALL permanent protective orders, including stalking. Learn more
SB 1103 protects pieceworkers by requiring that they be paid at least the minimum wage. Learn more
SB 1077 requires Homes for Adults to have emergency generators. Learn more
SB 1257 adds clergy to mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. Learn more
The Early Childhood Success Act results from the work of First Lady Pam Northam, the Early Childhood Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce. It strives to streamline Early Childhood programs, set up a rational organizational system, and set benchmarks for success. Learn more
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