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2012 General Assembly News



WINA News from the 2012 Virginia Assembly


Click the state seal to visit the Official General Assembly Website.

Ban On GPS Tracking Shot Down In G.A.


You can still use a GPS device to track somebody. 

More ABC Stores Could Be Open On Sundays


A State Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow Sunday ABC operations in the Roanoke area and in several rural counties across the state.

Women's Rights Rally At State Capitol


Police estimate a crowd of about 1000 locked arms in a silent protest over two measures being considered. 

House And Senate Generate Rival Budget Versions


The two chambers of the General Assembly have offered their rival versions of ways to amend Governor McDonnell's proposed budget.   

Senate Panel Favors Restrictions On Funding Of Abortions


A measure placing limits on state-funded abortions has the support of a Senate panel.  

Governor Likes Lawmakers' Work; Schools Could Get More Funding


Governor McDonnell says most of his major initiatives remain alive in the General Assembly, and senior members of a money committee say are trying to add more state dollars for public education.  

Personhood Bill Triggers Reaction In Richmond


Supporters of assisted reproduction are denouncing the personhood bill that has cleared the House of Delegates.   

House Approves Bill Dealing With Undocumented Immigrants


An effort in the General Assembly to crack down on illegal aliens.   

State Senators Approve Ignition Interlocks


The State Senate has approved a bill that requires an ignition interlock for people with drunk driving convictions.  

House Approves Ultrasound Legislation


The House of Delegates has approved a bill that would make a pregnant woman go through an ultrasound procedure before she has an abortion. 

State Senate Approves Eminent Domain Legislation


The State Senate has approved legislation that makes eminent domain a part of the Virginia Constitution.  

Federal Court Dismisses Challenge To Redistricting Plan


A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by six Virginians who challenged a new set of congressional boundaries.

Bolling Breaks Tie On Bill Requiring ID To Vote


The State Senate has approved a bill that forces Virginians who don't have an ID to cast a provisional ballot.  

Senate Approves Repeal Of 1993 Gun Law


The State Senate has approved legislation that repeals Virginia's one gun per month law. 

Senate Approves Legislation Dealing With Gay Adoptions


The State Senate has approved a bill that makes it harder for gays and lesbians to adopt kids OR become foster parents.