Virginia@: Session Update Jan 2022 Week 3

2022 Session Update

Week 3

VA Delegate John McGuire

(Navy SEAL - Father - Business Owner)

The General Assembly convened on January 12, marking the beginning of the 402nd legislative session of the House of Delegates.

We have much work ahead of us to make Virginia the best place to live work and raise a family. It is honor to be your voice and fight for you in Richmond. We are getting after it!

“Predator Protection Act”

Success: Our bill with Delegate Scott Wyatt to repeal the Predator Protection Act HB257 with Senate amendments, which allowed the Loudoun County school board to try to cover up sexual battery of a child, just passed the education committee 16-5. Our children are number one and it is unconscionable to think that school administrators should sweep this conduct under the rug, instead of informing parents and law enforcement. This is a bill to fix the egregious Democrat policy, which ended mandatory reporting of sexual batter in schools to police. This bill is on its way to the floor. Five Democrats voted against it.

Mask Optional?

Parent choice: Thank you Goochland, Louisa, and Spotsylvania for supporting parental choice with regard to wearing a mask.

Click this interactive NBC 12 link to track Virginia mask mandates by school district.

Weekly Bible Study

I attended Speaker Todd Gilbert’s weekly 7am Wednesday Bible study with former Speaker Bill Howell this morning. It was good to see Governor Youngkin and many fellow Delegates in attendance as well.

2022 McGuire LEGISLATION

Bills:

HB 59 Repeals House Bill 257 (Predator Protection Act). This bill was rolled into HB4 and passed Education Committee 16-5
HB 60 Economic development authority; Town of Louisa may appoint from 5 to 7 members to serve. This bill passed sub committee Counties Cities and Towns Thurs 9-0.
HB 61 Overtime pay requirements; volunteers.
HB 107 Larceny and certain property crimes; penalties.
HB 108 Felony homicide; certain drug offenses, penalties.
HB 109 Search warrants; removes certain provisions in regard to execution of warrants.
HB 110 Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; removes the authority of a locality to establish.
HB 187 Voter registration; requires a voter ID to vote.
HB 188 Dangerous weapons; carrying to place of religious worship.
HB 358 Veteran-owned small businesses; waiving of fees. This bill passed the House 97-0 and is headed to the senate.
HB 977 This bill eliminates CRT in the classroom.
HB 1128 Reduces taxes on military retirement pay.
HJ 7 Nitrous oxide; VSCC to study whether sale should be prohibited by retailers of tobacco, etc.
HB 1161 Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Mary Baldwin Visit

Thank you Mary Baldwin University for stopping by to say hello. Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.

Visitors

Busy week in Richmond meeting constituents and working on legislation.

NFIB Visit

Thank you NFIB for stopping by to discuss legislation to improve Virginia. NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating for small and independent business owners nationwide.

March for Life

Life is a miracle and must be protected. Happy we have a Governor who will protect our most vulnerable.

Farm Bureau

We appreciate fellow Goochlander and fellow veteran Johnathan Lyle stopping by to represent the Farm Bureau. The Virginia Farm Bureau works to advance the agricultural, economic and political interests of producer members by providing beneficial services and programs which include advocacy, agricultural business development, commodity marketing and policy development and implementation.

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations, Daphne Fulson, for being named 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year. The governor made the announcement during a ceremony in front of the Executive Mansion. We appreciate Ms. Fulson, and all teachers, who help prepare our young people for life.

Congressman Rob Whitman Visit

Thank you, Congressman Rob Whitman, for all you do to help make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family. It was great to see you.

Rural Caucus

I attended the Rural Caucus Thursday with legislators at the General Assembly, with special guest speakers Lt. Governor Winsome Sears and Members of Governor Youngkin’s administration. Agriculture and Forestry make up the largest industry in Virginia, with a 70 billion dollars fiscal impact and providing 450,000 jobs!

Father of 2 Denied Kidney Transplant

When he received the news that he was off of the active list, Connors recalled telling his wife, “God’s gonna take this and use it for good.”

Link to story here

THANK YOU!

I am committed to adhering to the principal duties of Government, as stated in our Declaration of Independence, the protection of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I look forward to seeing you in the District. In the meantime, please continue the teamwork and let me know what you are thinking. You can reach me at deljmcguire@house.virginia.gov or 804-698-1056.