Today, in the House of Delegates HB 2099, Erin’s Law, was passed. It will now go to the Senate for further discussion.
HB 2099 defines the act of leaving the scene of an accidet involving death or serious bodily injury as a felony and establishes the act of leaving the scene of a creash tht does not proximately cause death or injury as a misdemeanor; it also defines bodily injury and seious bodily injury.
HB 2303 and HB 2319 were both on 2nd readings today.
HB 2303 would increase the fines and community service hours for littering.
HB 2319 would require members of the Legislature to disclose contributions and fund-raising events while the Legislature is in session.
HB 2529 would add “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and place of public accommodation. The bill adds “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing.
Committee Meetings Today
Judiciary: continuing at 12:30 p.m. in 434M
Committee Meetings Monday
Ag. and Nat. Res.: 8:30 a.m. in 215E
Judiciary: 9 a.m. in 410M
Sub-Committee on Anti-Competitive Behavior: 9 a.m. in 215E
Roads and Transportation: 1 p.m. in 215E
Gov. Org.: 2 p.m. in 215E
Education: 2 p.m. in 434M
Finance: 2 p.m. for a Supreme Court Hearing; 3 p.m. Hearing from Department of Veteran Affairs in 406M
