On February 24th, the Commonwealth became one step closer to ensuring clean water through the Pipeline Accountability, Oversight, and Protection of Virginia’s Water Act (Senate Bill-1311). Senator Jennifer McClellan of Richmond sponsored the bill with the intent of ensuring that Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality receives a holistic view of any proposed pipeline project and […]
Bill Now Heads to Gov. Northam’s Desk; Will Repeal Outdated Laws That Criminalize and Stigmatize HIV Yesterday, the General Assembly passed Senator Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) and Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) bill (SB 1138) to modernize outdated and ineffective 1980s-era laws that criminalize Virginians living with HIV. The bill now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. […]
Bill Will Allow Students An Excused Absence to Participate in Civic Event Last week the PW Perspective covered the proposed legislation that would allow for middle and high school students to have a one school day-long excused absence per school year to engage in a civic or political event. Yesterday, the Virginia Senate passed Senator […]
This afternoon, the Virginia Senate passed Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) Preserving the American Dream Act (SB 1327). The House version of the bill (HB2175), led by Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince William), passed on Wednesday. The bill will help protect Virginia homeowners from foreclosures as families continue to face increasing challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. The […]
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed 55-45 the Senate version of the Voting Rights Act of Virginia (SB1395) to protect Virginia voters from suppression, discrimination, and intimidation. The bill now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for signing. The House version of the Voting Rights Act (HB 1890) is slated for a vote in […]
On Wednesday, Care in Action—a nonprofit, nonpartisan group fights for domestic workers in the U.S—formally announced its endorsement of Senator Jennifer McClellan as Virginia’s next governor. McClellan has focused on bringing legal protections to domestic workers during her time in the General Assembly.
