Del. Marcus Simon

Co-sponsor HB 2388

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

In-state tuition; eligibility for certain individuals.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2159

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Plastic Pollution Prevention Advisory Council; established.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1647

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Virginia Fair Housing Law; prohibits discriminating in application of land use ordinances.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1658

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Vote by mail; Department of Elections to develop a pilot program.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2079

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Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty.

Decriminalizes marijuana possession and provides a civil penalty of no more than $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $250 for a third or subsequent violation. Under current law, a first offense is punishable by a maximum fine of $500 and a maximum jail sentence of 30 days, and subsequent offenses are a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a person who possesses no more than one-half ounce of marijuana possesses it for personal use and provides that the existing suspended sentence and substance abuse screening provisions apply only to criminal violations or to civil violations by a minor. The bill decreases the penalty for distribution or possession with intent to sell more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana from a Class 5 felony to a Class 6 felony.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1847

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Wellness and Opportunity, Commission on; established, report.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2698

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, limited operation, penalties.

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Under the bill, casino gaming shall be conducted only (i) by an Indian tribe acknowledged by the United States Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs as an Indian tribe within the meaning of Federal law that has the authority to conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and (ii) within a city with a population greater than 200,000. The bill imposes a tax of 10 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. In addition, a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill requires the Board to establish and implement a voluntary exclusion program allowing individuals to voluntarily list themselves as being barred from entering a casino gaming establishment or other facility under the jurisdiction of the Board. The bill also establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to support organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2235

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Protective orders; issuance upon convictions for certain felonies, penalty.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2427

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Health care services; payment estimates.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2421

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track