Sen. A. Benton "Ben" Chafin

Primary SB 1292

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

FOIA; trade secrets submitted to the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1291

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Well permit applications; disclosure of trade secrets.

Authorizes the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (the Department) to require disclosure of chemical ingredient names, chemical abstracts numbers, or the amount or concentration of chemicals or ingredients used to stimulate a well notwithstanding exclusion from mandatory disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act as a trade secret. The bill authorizes the Director of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy to disclose such information to additional Department staff or state or local officials to assist the Department in responding to an emergency. The bill prohibits such individuals from disseminating such information further. The bill requires the Director to notify the party that submitted the trade secret of disclosure as soon as practicable. The bill prohibits orders issued pursuant to § 45.1-361.27 from including trade secret information.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SJ 293

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of the Honorable Warren E. Barry.

Introduced Jan 27, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 249

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of the Honorable John C. Miller.

Introduced Jan 27, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 108

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the life of Ralph Edmond Stanley.

Introduced Jan 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 107

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Tom Harding.

Introduced Jan 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 106

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending the Graham High School competition cheer team.

Introduced Jan 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 119

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending the Lebanon High School softball team.

Introduced Jan 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SJ 311

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Constitutional amendment; legislative review of administrative rules (first reference).

In committee Jan 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJ 667

Introduced · Virginia House · Co-sponsor

Celebrating the life of Eleanor Talbert Williams.

Introduced Jan 19, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track