Sen. Adam Ebbin

Co-sponsor SB 822

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, sexual orientation and gender.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1268

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Localities; public hearings for tax rate increases.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1280

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Driver's license; suspension for nonpayment of fines or costs.

Extends the timeframe for which a person who is convicted of any violation of the law of the Commonwealth or of the United States or of any valid local ordinance may pay any fine, costs, forfeitures, restitution, or penalty lawfully assessed against him to 90 days before a court shall suspend the person's privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth. Under current law, a person only has 30 days before a court shall suspend such privilege.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1171

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Public employment; inquiries by state agencies and localities regarding criminal convictions.

Prohibits state agencies from including on any employment application a question inquiring whether the prospective employee has ever been arrested or charged with, or convicted of, any crime, subject to certain exceptions. A prospective employee may not be asked if he has ever been convicted of any crime unless the inquiry takes place after the prospective employee has received a conditional offer of employment, which offer may be withdrawn if the prospective employee has a conviction record that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position. A prospective employee may not be asked if he has ever been arrested or charged with a crime unless the inquiry takes place after the prospective employee has received a conditional offer of employment, which offer may be withdrawn if (i) the prospective employee's criminal arrest or charge resulted in the prospective employee's conviction of a crime and (ii) the crime of which he was convicted directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position. The prohibition does not apply to applications for employment with law-enforcement agencies or certain positions designated as sensitive or in instances where a state agency is expressly permitted to inquire into an individual's criminal history for employment purposes pursuant to any provision of federal or state law. The bill also authorizes localities to prohibit such inquiries.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1204

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Sale of dog or cat not obtained from releasing agency or animal rescue.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1520

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Property tax; notice by locality of public hearing of tax increase.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1064

Failed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Mental health awareness training; law enforcement officers, firefighters, etc.

Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to develop compulsory training standards for law-enforcement officers regarding mental health awareness. The bill also emergency medical services personnel, and firefighters other than volunteer firefighters to participate in a mental health awareness program created or certified by the Mental Health Work Group, established in the Department of Fire Programs.

Failed Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 801

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Dogs; public animal shelters required to notify intent to euthanize.

Requires a public animal shelter to wait three days before euthanizing a dog or cat when a person has notified the shelter of his intent to adopt or take custody of the particular animal. The shelter must make reasonable efforts to accomplish the release of the animal, but is not required hold the animal if it has reason to believe that the animal has seriously injured a human or the animal meets certain other specified conditions for euthanasia. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1452

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Marijuana; possession or distribution for medical purposes.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 783

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Public employment; prohibits discrimination on basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track