Rep. Kaye Kory

Co-sponsor HJ 741

Introduced · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of the Honorable Johnny S. Joannou.

Introduced Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 682

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; long-term effects of Drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 597

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; Joint Commissionon Health Care; Study of heroin use in the Commonwealth; report.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 679

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; Joint Committee to Study the Future of Public Elementary and Secondary Education.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 702

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the funding needs of elections.

Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study the current and future funding needs of modern elections administration in the Commonwealth. The resolution directs JLARC to (i) evaluate and compare the potential fiscal impact at the state and local level of procuring a new voter registration system to replace the current voter registration system with the potential fiscal impact of modifying the current voter registration system so that it is capable of meeting the current and projected needs of the Department of Elections, elections administrators, voters, and other relevant parties; (ii) review the statutory requirements related to the coordination of voter record management between the Department of Elections and other state agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Social Services, and the Virginia State Police; and (iii) assess the current and projected costs of the security requirements for election and voter data.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 678

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; directing the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study teaching profession.

Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study the teaching profession in Virginia. In conducting its study, JLARC shall (i) evaluate all areas of teacher preparation programs in Virginia, including entry level positions, licensing and certifications, master teachers, school counselors, and administrators; (ii) identify the reasons teachers leave the profession; (iii) review the Department of Education's recent report to the General Assembly concerning teacher shortage disciplines for the 2016-2017 school year and project the shortage rates by subject areas for the next five years; (iv) determine whether disparities exist in compensation and benefits, work environment, turnover, and attrition by region of the Commonwealth and rank the regions where disparities and shortages are poorer; (v) compare the compensation, work environment, turnover, and attrition in Virginia with that of other states; (vi) evaluate current and innovative policies and programs that may contribute to improved student academic achievement and a strong teacher workforce implemented in Virginia and other states; and (vii) consider other issues and make recommendations that JLARC determines necessary for a thorough and comprehensive assessment of the teaching profession in the Commonwealth. JLARC must report its findings to the Governor and the 2018 Session of the General Assembly.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 703

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; joint committee to study the streamlining of special elections in the Commonwealth; report.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 575

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; Department of General Services; Infrastructure investments that yield energy savings; report.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 633

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Study; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; incentives for grocery stores to donate.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 680

In committee · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Joint subcommittee to study issues related to family caregiving and long-term care supports, etc.

In committee Jan 26, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track