Richmond Sunlight Comments

Tim McCormack HB1659

Perhaps the "title" was copied from a similar bill as a shortcut, and someone didn't realize the substance was somewhat different.

Alison Hymes HB1004

"B. To consent to or refuse or withdraw consent to any type of mental health care, treatment, or diagnostic procedure, including any medication, electroconvulsive treatment, or physical restraint or seclusion;"

Seclusion and restraint are not "treatments". They are clinical failures of treatment. There are also already rules and regulations, state and federal, governing the use of seclusion and restraint that would not allow anyone to "agree" to their use for someone else unless that person is a medical professional responsible for the patient's care. Allowing an agent to consent to ECT is allowing an agent to force ECT, a brain-damaging procedure on an unwilling person. This is equivalent to torture. See the case of Ray Sandford whose appointed guardian has allowed him to suffer outpatient ECT against his wishes every week and now every other week, including on Christmas Eve. We already have AR's consenting to ECT for patients despite the protests of Local Human Rights Committees. Virginia should not be in the business of torturing its citizens.

Waldo Jaquith HB1659

You're right, the introductory text does indicate that:

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1078.1, relating to use of wireless telecommunications devices for text messaging while operating certain vehicles.

(Believe it or not, I think that text, at the top of all bills, is referred to as the "title," in legislature-speak.)

But the text of the bill itself doesn't specify text messaging. So while that may be the intent of this bill, I don't think that would be its effect. I don't know what the equivalent of dicta is in writing laws, but I think this is that.

If Del. Howell truly intends to bar text messaging, and not all use of mobile phones, I suspect that he'll need to have this rewritten.

John Athayde HB1659

The summary in the full text limits it to text-messaging, but the bill is nebulous as best.

John Athayde HB1639

It's just another attempt on the pro-life/anti-abortion agenda. I would agree that the nature in which it is being submitted is incorrect, but would be a messy battle in the courts on a very heated issue.

John Athayde SB832

Sadly, this is the opposite of where we should be heading. It has no effect upon the existing statues regarding Universities (as Mr. Gray would imply) but more restrictions on legal carry do not solve problems.

Waldo Jaquith HB1639

I don't understand this legislation. Normally the purpose of legislation is to modify existing legislation. Legislation that would affect the constitution proposes modified the constitution. This is legislation that I assume would require a constitutional amendment, but that doesn't do so. I wonder if this bill would have any legal force, if it passed?

Waldo Jaquith HB1658

I think that the function of this is to prohibit contributions from pre-paid credit cards, the sort that one can buy at the counter at 7-11.

Waldo Jaquith HB1659

As I understand this bill, it would prohibit any usage of any mobile phone in any moving vehicle anywhere in Virginia, "except in an emergency," which is undefined.

Michael Gray SB832

I do not want to be a sitting duck. That is exactly what library patrons would be if we passed this law and then a Virignia Tech type shooter shows up at the local library (for example). Our police carefully screen the people who have concealed carry permits, so we have more to gain than to fear by letting them do just that. When was the last time a permittee was involved in a gun crime anyway? I like the outcome at Appalchian School of Law much better than the outcome at VA Tech. Note that even when called, the police rarely show up in time to stop violence. THey only clean up the mess and maybe arrest someone after the fact. Sorry if guns make you uncomfortable, but I want to be alive.

James White HB794

Tax baby tax...

Marsha Maines HB1426

It's already "legal" to hire a court reporter for yourself for your own protection in a JDR 'court'..the issue is - THE COURT NEEDS TO BE A "COURT OF RECORD" & and THE COURT should have a Court Reporter presence REQUIREMENT...
anybody can get a court reporter...duh.

Tracy Howard HB1630

Well it's a start, however this bill in it's current form CAN NOT pass. Unfortunately It presumes that any student who goes to school have automatically changed their domicile. This presumption would prevent and preclude said students from registering and voting back at their actual home should they so desire.
If a person attending RU attempted to register back in Fairfax to vote in a local race, they couldn't do it because they are presumed to be a Full-time resident of Radford. It can't work...

Rasheeda Miller SB804

Way to go!! Keep up the good work!

RacerX HB1627

Apparently, only $750 buys you your own piece of legislation. Remind me never to take anyone I care about on the Fredericksburg Trolley Tours, God forbid they be hurt....

Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg

Industry: Travel Agents

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$1,150 Houck for Senate - Edward
$750 Cole for Delegate - Mark
$200 Orrock for Delegate - Robert

Donyata S. Washington SB804

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the support that has been shown to Virginia Kids Eat Free. I am thankful that there is a way that every Virginian, that registers a car, has the opportunity to become a part of the solution. For a nominal fee there is a way to help end childhood hunger in the state of Virginia. The Virginia Kids Eat Free Fund that will hold $15 per plate after there are 1000 plates purchased will help us financially. The advertisement on cars across the state will help other organizations find out about us that need our services. I want to end by sending a special thank you to Senator Lucas and Gayle for keeping me encouraged and helping me every step of the way. To ALL Virginia Kids Eat Free supporters I definitely feel your prayers and appreciate your support. TOGETHER we will end childhood hunger in the #1 state in the country. Virginia will continue to be the example of how to get things done.

Waldo Jaquith SB813

The purpose of this bill, in plain English, would appear to be to allow somebody to take their deer, hog, steer, etc. to have it butchered, and not have to pay sales tax. Now, I've never heard of having sales tax charged on that, and the folks I know in this line of business have surely never paid sales tax on it, so realistically, I expect this is just codifying the existing practice. After all, it's really more of a service than a product.

Waldo Jaquith HB1074

I suspect that the point is moot, MarshaDel. Suit resigned her seat in October, and I don't imagine that anybody else is going to carry her bills for her.

Donald SJ281

I'm very pleased to see this proposed amendment. The detailed procedure demonstrates Sen. Deeds' careful thought (if it was him that drafted the bill) about fairness and insulation from momentary political majorities. No doubt the proposal will face alterations, but I support it and intend to follow its progress.

Marsha Maines HB1074

- may need modification to address support as part of the visitation and or custody - the state treats the support $$ as a separate issue but in reality its NOT. Ask any child.