Del. Robert M. "Bob" Thomas, Jr.

Co-sponsor SB 683

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commuter Rail Operating and Capital Fund; established.

In committee Mar 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 297

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Commending women who ran for public office in Virginia in 2017.

In committee Mar 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 544

Passed · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

High School to Work Partnerships; establishment, exemptions.

Permits each local school board to (i) establish High School to Work Partnerships (Partnerships) between public high schools and local businesses to create opportunities for high school students to (a) participate in an apprenticeship, internship, or job shadow program in a variety of trades and skilled labor positions or (b) tour local businesses and meet with owners and employees or (ii) delegate the authority to establish Partnerships to the local school division's career and technical education administrator or his designee, in collaboration with the guidance counselor office of each public high school in the school division. The bill requires such local school boards to educate high school students about opportunities available through such Partnerships. The bill also requires the Board of Education, the Department of Labor and Industry, and the State Board for Community Colleges to identify Partnerships that may be eligible for exemptions from certain federal and state labor laws and regulations and establish procedures by which such exemptions may be obtained for such Partnerships. This bill is identical to

Passed Mar 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 73

Passed · Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Speed limits; maximum speed on certain highways.

Increases from 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour the maximum speed limit on U.S. Route 301, the entirety of U.S. Route 17, and State Routes 3 and 207. This bill is identical to

Passed Mar 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HJ 64

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Day; designating as October 15, 2018, & each succeeding year thereafter.

Designates October 15, in 2018 and in each succeeding year, as General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Day in Virginia. The resolution is identical to

In committee Mar 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 142

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Recovery Sunday; designating as third Sunday of September 2018, and each succeeding year thereafter.

In committee Mar 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 38

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

I am my brother and sister's keeper Day; designating as Friday after Thanksgiving in 2018.

In committee Mar 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 31

In committee · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. The resolution is identical to

In committee Mar 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 853

Signed into law · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Saltwater recreational fishing license; member of American Indian tribe exempt.

Signed into law Mar 2, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 635

Signed into law · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Fishing; free day due to inclement weather.

Permits the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to designate a substitute free day in the event that a free day is canceled as a result of inclement weather. The bill contains an emergency clause.

Signed into law Mar 2, 2018 1 co-sponsor