Del. Debra H. Rodman

Co-sponsor HR 179

Introduced · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of Robert C. King, Sr.

Introduced Mar 8, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 178

Introduced · Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the life of George Francis Maida.

Introduced Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1087

Failed · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Animal research; alternative test methods, civil penalty.

Requires a manufacturer or contract testing facility to use an alternative test method when available. An alternative test method is defined as one which (i) provides information of equivalent or better scientific quality and relevance than animal test methods, (ii) has been identified by a validation body and adopted by the relevant federal agency or program within an agency responsible for regulating the specific product or activity for which the test is being conducted, and (iii) does not use animals, or, when there is no test method available that does not use animals, uses the fewest animals possible and reduces the level of suffering or stress, to the greatest extent possible, of an animal used for testing. Such provision does not apply to a manufacturer or contract testing facility using an animal test method for the purpose of medical research. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action to enforce such provision. Any person who violates such provision may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 and any court costs and attorney fees.

Failed Mar 8, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 36

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Women Veterans Week; designating as third full week of March 2018, and each succeeding year.

Designates the third full week of March, in 2018 and in each succeeding year, as Women Veterans Week in Virginia.

In committee Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1600

Passed · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Student discipline; long-term suspension.

Reduces the maximum length of a long-term suspension from 364 calendar days to 45 school days. The bill permits a long-term suspension to extend beyond a 45-school-day period, not to exceed 364 calendar days, if (i) the offense involves weapons, drugs, or serious bodily injury or (ii) the school board or division superintendent or his designee finds that aggravating circumstances exist, as defined by the Department of Education. The bill requires the Department of Education's definition of aggravating circumstances to include consideration of a student's disciplinary history.

Passed Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 83

Passed · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Feminine hygiene products; no cost to female prisoners or inmates.

Directs the State Board of Corrections and the Director of the Department of Corrections to each adopt and implement a standard to ensure the provision of feminine hygiene products to female prisoners and inmates without charge.

Passed Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 215

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association.

Introduced Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 134

Introduced · Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the life of Edwin C. Luther III.

Introduced Mar 7, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 131

Introduced · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Commending the Honorable Robert H. Brink.

Introduced Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 737

Passed · Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Motor Vehicles, Department of, documents; veteran endorsement.

Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards displaying an indicator signifying that the holder is a veteran, provided that the applicant requests such indicator and provides proof of veteran status. The bill repeals the authority of the Department to issue veterans identification cards.

Passed Mar 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track