One of the biggest surprises of this General Assembly Session to date involves a possible deal to enhance gun safety in the Commonwealth. On Friday, January 29, Governor McAuliffe and Speaker Howell proposed a deal involving concealed carry permit reciprocity, enhanced background … [Read more...]
House of Delegates Approves HR 75
The House of Delegates today approved HR 75, authored by Democratic Leader David J. Toscano (D-57th, Charlottesville-Albemarle), to commemorate the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and draw attention to the importance of ensuring the right of religious liberty and the … [Read more...]
2016 Legislative Agenda
Bills offered by Delegate Toscano Most of the Virginia General Assembly bills have now been filed and they include eleven of my own. I have a great package this year and they include the following: HB899, which will allow persons over the age of 65 to vote absentee without … [Read more...]
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Commemoration
In honor of the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Democratic Leader David J. Toscano (D-57th, Charlottesville- Albemarle) announced filing a resolution (HR75) to commemorate the statute and draw attention to the importance of ensuring … [Read more...]