News from Delegate Herring- 5th Week Session

Greetings!

We are nearly at the half-way mark of the 2010 General Assembly Session and a lot has happened.  Look for my Crossover edition next week.

Have a safe and wonderful Valentine’s Day.

-Charniele

GENERAL LAWS SUBCOMMITTEE FAILS TO PASS BILL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES

This week I presented a bill, HB 451, which would have helped families who are homeless by providing them rental assistance so that they can transition into housing.  The bill was defeated by a straight party line vote.  There are surplus TANF stimulus funds available for the program.  However, there are competing interests for these funds.  Certainly, housing is a basic necessity that everyone should have.  I argued that, as a matter of policy, it is important that Virginia take care of its most vulnerable and destitute.  Unfortunately, the subcommittee disagreed and defeated the bill by a 3-2 vote.

DELEGATE HERRING TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL

Who: Delegate Charniele Herring

What: Legislative Town Hall

Where: Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School Cafeteria:

435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22304

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010. 1:00-2:30 PM

DELEGATE HERRING’S SMALL BUSINESS BILL REFERRED TO GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON REFORM

A few weeks ago I reported that Governor McDonnell supported my bill HB 460 to help small businesses.    The bill was referred to the Governor’s Opportunity Commission for further study.

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delcherring@house.virginia.gov

(804) 698-1046 * PO Box 406, Richmond, VA 23218

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