~ Legislation will protect water quality by removing more than 27 million cubic yards of coal ash from unlined ponds ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox, and a bipartisan group of legislators today announced a historic agreement to clean up large coal ash ponds in Chesapeake City and the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, and … Read More
Legislation to lift the age cap on autism health coverage passes committee unanimously
The Virginia House of Delegates Committee on Commerce and Labor unanimously voted on Tuesday to pass HB2577 which lifts the age cap on autism health coverage. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Appropriations, where it is supported by Chairman Chris Jones. “This is a great first step to ensuring 10,000 Virginians on the Autism spectrum get access to needed … Read More
House of Delegates passes Select Committee on School Safety Legislation
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed five pieces of legislation that were the direct results of the 24 priority recommendations from the House Select Committee on School Safety, formed by Speaker Cox during the 2018 Session. “I am proud of this body for taking the issue of school safety seriously, and with the passage of these five pieces … Read More
ICYMI: The Future of Business in Virginia
This week, Republicans have delivered three speeches on the floor of the House of Delegates laying out in clear terms what is at stake this session and beyond. On Monday, House Majority Leader Todd Gilbert spoke about our priorities for the 2019 session, including providing middle-class tax relief, improving school safety, and lowering healthcare costs. On Tuesday, Caucus Chairman Tim … Read More
House Republicans unify around Hugo’s middle-class tax relief legislation
Leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday announced three new co-patrons for HB 2529, legislation sponsored by Delegate Tim Hugo that will offer tax relief to millions of middle class Virginians. The new co-patrons are Delegate Dickie Bell, Delegate Chris Peace and Delegate Joe McNamara, all of whom introduced tax relief legislation of their own. “I am proud … Read More
ICYMI: Majority Leader Todd Gilbert says Governor Northam’s middle class tax hike is ‘Dead on Arrival’
On Monday, House Majority Leader Todd Gilbert gave a speech on the House floor where he outlined the priorties of the House Republican Caucus. During his speech he discussed the need for middle class tax relief as proposed in Delegate Tim Hugo’s House Bill 2529. Gilbert said during his speech that Governor Northam’s proposed middle class tax hike is “dead on … Read More
Speaker introduces bill creating higher education partnership agreements addressing talent, affordability, and performance-based accountability
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox introduced legislation Friday to create partnership performance agreements between Virginia and individual public colleges and universities. The agreements will include mutual commitments by the Commonwealth and individual higher education institutions on initiatives to increase the talent pipeline and economic growth, improve college access and affordability for Virginians, and measure and reward college performance … Read More
House of Delegates convenes in its 400th year
Speaker Cox addresses the 100 member body On Wednesday, the Virginia House of Delegates gaveled in the 2019 General Assembly Session, reaching a historic milestone of 400 years of uninterrupted lawmaking for the people of Virginia. The House of Delegates, formally the House of Burgesses, is the the oldest continuously elected law-making body in the New World, established in 1619. … Read More
House Republican Leaders announce proposal to bring tax relief to working Virginians
Leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates on Friday announced legislation to protect middle class taxpayers from Governor Northam’s middle class tax hike, while also providing broad tax relief to all Virginians. “Today is an important day as we introduce a plan that does exactly what we have all promised our constituents we would do while serving them in Richmond,” … Read More
Speaker Cox releases Select Committee on School Safety Final Report to the General Assembly
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox on Wednesday released the Select Committee on School Safety Final Report to the General Assembly. The report contains 24 priority recommendations for consideration during the 2019 General Assembly session. The committee is presenting a comprehensive set of recommendations to make our students and schools safer through threat prevention, counseling realignment and increased mental … Read More