It’s hard to believe, but we are already into February! We are just over a week away from Crossover, which is the time when all the bills passed by the House head to the Senate and all of the Senate bills come to the House. The House has already passed several major pieces of legislation, and we look forward to that work continuing.
House Republicans are leading by example in passing a bill by Delegate Roxann Robinson which will require sexual harassment prevention training for all General Assembly employees. This is an important topic and one that was a priority for me this year. In light of recent news reports across the country regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, this legislation assures our constituents that we take the issue seriously.
My Republicans colleagues in the House once again stood up for Virginia taxpayers Monday, killing a bill to raise taxes on hardworking Virginians. House Bill 1051 was introduced by House Democrats and would have instituted a tax on streaming video services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora. This bill would have disproportionately affect millennials who enjoy these streaming services, as well as every family who enjoys a movie night together at home. Republicans unanimously voted to defeat the tax increase proposal.
Your opinions are an essential part of the legislative process. We have also set a date for our telephone town hall of the 2017 session and my in-district community meeting.
I will be holding my telephone townhall on Thursday, February 8th at 7 PM. We’ll discuss the important issues for this year’s session. Using a unique polling feature, you’ll have the opportunity to cast your vote on these issues, and I’ll be able to share the results within minutes. Please email me at Chris@DelegateChrisHead with your best contact number to be sure you are included in the call.
Also, I will also be hosting our first annual “Coffee with Chris” on Saturday, February 17th at 10 AM at my office, 6349 Peters Creek Rd, Hollins, VA 24019. This event is an open house event for all constituents. I want to provide an opportunity to swing by and chat with me and my staff about any issues or legislation that you want to bring to my attention and ask any questions you might have. While walk-ins are welcome, I ask that you RSVP so we can get a head count for refreshments: RSVP HERE.
I have enjoyed seeing many of you visit me at my Capitol Office and I hope more will continue to stop by over the course of the 2018 General Assembly Session. As always, I value the feedback you provide on a continual basis as it helps me do a better job of representing you. You can email me at Chris@DelegateChrisHead.com or call me at (540) 283-2839. You can also join the conversation on our social media pages Facebook.com/DelChrisHead or Twitter.com/DelChrisHead.
I will continue providing you Updates during the 2018 General Assembly Session and will be meeting with constituent groups after Session to report on the Session and take questions.
Links of Interest:
- Freitas, Reeves Crank It Up for Virginia Business: General Assembly 2018, Part 2
- House of Delegates makes sure Virginians won’t have to pay a ‘Netflix Tax’
- Medicaid Expansion is On the Table, But Work Requirement Could Be Sticking Point
- Dogs could soon be allowed at Virginia wineries
- Pair of ‘Kings Dominion Law’ repeals pass Va. House
- General Assembly moves to honor the late Lacey Putney with highway designation
- Local delegate reports from Richmond
