Youngkin Acts On Bills Sponsored By Loudoun Lawmakers
Youngkin signed two suicide prevention bills introduced by Del. Atoosa R. Reaser, D-Loudoun. One requires schools to provide parents with suicide prevention materials if the student is in “imminent risk of suicide.” The other requires schools to provide materials on safe gun storage to parents of students deemed by school personnel to be in danger of hurting themselves or […]
Youngkin Signs 30 Loudoun Bills, Vetoes 11
Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27) had 11 bills advance to the governor’s desk. Seven received approval across a variety of topics including telehealth, student literary instruction, student health and safety and professional and occupational regulation and the Virginia Values Veterans Program. Bills that would have given some localities the authority to negotiate for affordable housing during […]
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after Governor Youngkin vetoed several significant gun safety policies for the second year in a row, including those to ban the sale and public carry of assault weapons, a […]
Loudoun Democrats Discuss Legislative Bills and 2025 Election Strategy at Annual Event in Leesburg
The Loudoun County Democratic Committee hosted its annual “Road from Richmond,” event on March 22, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia, where State legislators gathered to share their experiences and discuss key bills from the General Assembly, focusing on pressing issues impacting Virginians. State Senator Kannan Srinivasan (SD-32) was joined by Delegates Marty Martinez (HD-29), David Reid […]
Legislation Focused on Suicide Prevention Awareness Passes General Assembly
Bills focused on suicide prevention and recognizing warning signs in students who could pose a threat to others await Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature after they passed the General Assembly in the recent legislative session. Introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser, D-Loudoun, the bills represent a commitment to community safety and mental health support, according to a […]
54 Bills from Loudoun Delegation Head to Governor’s Desk
As the 2025 General Assembly session closed Saturday night, 54 bills introduced by Loudoun representatives are heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk. Over the next 30 days, Youngkin can either sign the bills into law, veto them, or send them back to the assembly with proposed amendments. Energy Bills Many of the proposed bills in […]
Five Education Bills from Loudoun Delegation Advance
Five education bills from Loudoun legislators advanced to the governor’s office this week. Three of the bills were proposed by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27). HB1945, passed the House on Jan. 31, gives direction for school boards to consider policies for allowing students to access telehealth appointments on school property during school hours with parental consent. […]
Senate Panel Kills Effort to Track English Learner Funding
Proposal to examine spending disparities dies in committee despite evidence of inequities. A push to examine how Virginia funds English language learners (ELLs) in public schools was shut down Monday, as the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee rejected a proposal for data collection on the issue. The effort stemmed from a 2023 report by the […]
Loudoun Delegation’s Bills Advance at General Assembly Halfway Point
Tuesday marked the halfway point in this year’s General Assembly session. All bills that have been approved by one house, now advance to the other for consideration, while any remaining bills will be dropped from consideration. Loudoun’s delegation has several bills that are advancing through the crossover – most notably nine education bills. Education Legislation […]
Four Education Bills from Loudoun Delegation Make it to House Floor
Four locally sponsored education bills cleared committee on Wednesday and now await action by the full House of Delegates. They address the chronic absenteeism calculation, education preparation program audits, parent contact about student mental health, and high school graduation requirements. HB1769, sponsored by Del. Marty Martinez (D-29), provides that if a parent informs the school about […]