In the last week we have hit our stride in the General Assembly, working legislation through committees and on the floor of the House. Each week brings new and exciting challenges and an even more hectic schedule.
On Friday, January 27, the House passed my first piece of legislation for 2012. House Bill 77 is a jury-sentencing reform bill that will save Virginia money and make our criminal justice system more effective and efficient. I am proud to have worked with several local Commonwealth’s Attorneys to pass this bill and will continue to work to making our government smarter and more efficient.
Two important parts of my education reform agenda were also moved forward this week. The bill to give teachers and parents control over school calendars passed a key House subcommittee. Also, a bill I have introduced that will allow teachers more flexibility when administering the SOL tests has passed the House Education Committee.
I will keep you updated on our progress from week to week, but you can always track all of my legislation online at www.greghabeeb.com/legislation.
In the coming weeks, the Virginia General Assembly will likely consider many of the “hot-button” issues that are being talked about in the press. I want to know what my constituents think on these issues, so I will be holding a telephone town-hall meeting on Monday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
I hope you will take this opportunity to share your thoughts with me on anything you might find important.
And I hope that if you have any questions, comments or concerns you will reach out to me. My office can be reached by calling (804) 698-1008 or by e-mailing delghabeeb@house.virginia.gov.
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