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Virginia delegate proposes harsher drug offense penalties
Drug dealers and repeat drug offenders could face harsher penalties under two bills Del. Jed Arnold, R-Smyth County, introduced on Jan. 8. Arnold is the chief patron of HB1848 and HB1849, which target controlled substances, including fentanyls. Both bills would amend Virginia’s drug laws, introducing mandatory minimum sentences and
Click here to read moreVirginia House approves bill to curb speeding offenses
The House of Delegates approved a bill Wednesday that would allow courts to require speed-monitoring devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving or speeding over 100 mph. The bill, HB2096, which passed by a 81-16 vote, is aimed at preventing speeding in Virginia. Under the bill, judges will have the
Click here to read moreBill to provide more money for rail fund advances in House
A bill that would allow for more money to go into the Commonwealth Rail Fund, proposed by Del. Chris Runion, R-Augusta, advanced 8-0 in the Transportation and Safety Subcommittee in the House of Delegates Wednesday. HB 1603, which was first filed on Jan. 3, would allow for the allocation of
Click here to read moreTelehealth mental health bill moves through Virginia House
A bill that would provide school counselors with the means to counsel students through telehealth mental health services advanced in the House of Delegates Tuesday. The K-12 subcommittee voted 8-0 for HB2543 to be reported back to the floor. The bill comes after a recommendation from the Joint Subcommittee to
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