Mamie Locke - Virginia | MyRepTracker

Signed into law · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Food stamps and TANF; eligibility, drug-related felonies.

Eligibility for food stamps and TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive food stamp benefits shall not be denied such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a drug-related felony. Under current law, such individuals may not be denied food stamp benefits based on a felony conviction of possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 18.2-250, provided that such person is complying with, or has already complied with, all obligations imposed by the criminal court, is actively engaged in or has completed a substance abuse treatment program, participates in periodic drug screenings, and meets any other obligations as determined by the Department of Social Services. The bill also provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive TANF benefits shall not be denied such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a drug-related felony. This bill incorporates SB 155 and is identical to HB 566.

Signed into law Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SR 64

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of William Levon Stewart.

Introduced Mar 8, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 79

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of Henry J. Abraham.

Introduced Mar 8, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Primary SR 47

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Ethics Advisory Panel; confirming nominations.