Click here for a PDF of this release.

RICHMOND – Following the passage of House Bill 29 and House Bill 30 in the House of Delegates, Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today designated six delegates to serve as members of the Committee of Conference for the 2010-12 and 2012-14 biennial budgets. 

Speaker Howell named Delegates

Click here for a PDF of this release.

RICHMOND, VA – Speaker of the House of Delegates William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued the following statement this afternoon after the passage of House Bill 29 and House Bill 30, the House budget bills for fiscal years 2010-12 and 2012-14, respectively:

“This afternoon the House of Delegates

Click here for a PDF of this release.

RICHMOND, VA – This afternoon Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released its amendments to House Bill 29 and House Bill 30, the Biennial Budgets for Fiscal Years 2010-12 and 2012-14, respectively.  The House Appropriations Committee met at 1:00 PM to unveil various amendments to the current budget as well as amendments to the Governor’s introduced 2012-14 budget.  Following two hours of discussion, the full committee of 15 Republicans and 7 Democrats voted unanimously to pass all amendments. 

 “I want to commend the hard work of the House Appropriations Committee and staff for once again crafting thoughtful, prudent budget amendments that will benefit all Virginians.  The unanimous committee vote is reflective of the earnest efforts of Delegates Lacey Putney (I-Bedford), Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) and the entire Committee to engage all 100 members of the House as we craft a budget that will serve the Commonwealth for the next two years.  Our budget amendments emphasize strategic reserves to ensure Virginia’s continued financial well-being, relief to struggling localities and continued investment in Virginia’s educational institutions.  We believe focusing on these key priorities while sensibly providing for the core services of government will bring the maximum benefit possible to Virginia’s taxpayers,” said Howell. Continue reading Statement of Speaker William J. Howell on the Unanimous Passage of House Budget Amendments

Click here for a PDF of this release.

RICHMOND, VA – Earlier this afternoon Governor Bob McDonnell signed House Bill 1106, which covers providers of Applied Behavior Analysis under last year’s autism insurance legislation.  Following the signing, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued the following statement:

 “Recognizing that thousands of families across Virginia are affected by autism spectrum disorders, the General Assembly passed landmark legislation last year requiring insurance coverage of autism treatment and therapy for children ages two through six,” said Howell.  “In developing that legislation, my colleagues and I worked very hard to balance the needs of families with the interests of the business community.  The final product was legislation that provides for autistic children with minimal impact on premiums.”

Continue reading Governor McDonnell Signs Emergency Autism Legislation into Law

Please take a moment to fill out our 2012 GA Session Survey.