With “Crossover” Deadline Tomorrow, Virginia House and Senate Busy Passing Tons of Bills…Here Are Some of Them

With the crucial “Crossover” deadline looming tomorrow, the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates are busy churning out legislation, much of it excellent. See below for just a small sampling of the bills that are making their way towards becoming Virginia law.

FINALLY! Tighter, more specific training standards for school resource officers and school security officers. The product of years of work by so many. Special thanks to @JeffMBourne, @VVforDelegate, and @awoo_ for the collaboration and support. A great step for Virginia schools! pic.twitter.com/MIu2vVg4uT

— Jay Jones (@jonesjay) February 10, 2020

This has been years in the making. My gun safes sales tax exemption bill has passed the House. Making VA safer every day! https://t.co/2AGnne2A2x

— Eileen Filler-Corn (@EFillerCorn) February 10, 2020

?BREAKING: A bill to require the creation of a Tenants Bill of Rights (HB393 from @JeionWard) passes the House of Delegates 70-27! ??#VAleg #housingjustice #tenantsrights #forallofus pic.twitter.com/Y6reJux94I

— New Virginia Majority (@NewVAMajority) February 10, 2020

?BREAKING: Predatory lending reform bill SB421 — Fairness in Lending Act by @SenatorLocke — just passed the Senate floor 23-16!?#economicjustice
Read this @bluevirginia post by our Co-ED @tramNVM on why this bill is critical for our communities!
https://t.co/cl4eOcGeqJ?

— New Virginia Majority (@NewVAMajority) February 10, 2020

HB1426 from @pwcdanica has passed the House of Delegates.

This bill will help any public school student who doesn’t have the money to pay for a meal, or owes money, to get a meal via the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

— VA House Democrats (@VAHouseDems) February 10, 2020

My bill, HB 972 just passed the House! It decriminalizes simple marijuana possession in the Commonwealth. Since this issue disproportionately affects people of color, it is an important first step in combating the racial disparities in the Virginia criminal justice system. pic.twitter.com/zy84odOxlw

— Charniele Herring (@C_Herring) February 10, 2020