Government Expansion

HB 1209 Department of Social Services; Office of New Americans created.

Introduced by: Kathy K.L. Tran | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Department of Social Services; Office of New Americans created. Establishes the Office of New Americans within the Department of Social Services, as well as an advisory board, to assist immigrant integration within the Commonwealth on an economic, social, and cultural level. The Office shall provide (i) advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process; (ii) assistance with securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible; (iii) information to localities and immigration service organizations about state programs that help such persons find and secure employment, housing, and services for which they may be eligible; and (iv) information to localities and immigration service organizations regarding health epidemics and unlawful predatory actions, such as human trafficking, gang recruitment, and fraudulent financial and other schemes, to which communities of such persons may be especially vulnerable. The Advisory Board shall report to the Director of the Office, who will submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Board

By Carol Stopps|2020-01-12T09:12:46-05:00January 12th, 2020|Government Expansion, Immigration, Tier #1 OPPOSE|Comments Off

HB 511 Electric vehicle charging stations; operation by state agencies.

Introduced by: David L. Bulova | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Electric vehicle charging stations; operation by state agencies. Authorizes any agency of state government to locate and operate a retail fee-based electric vehicle charging station on property the agency controls. The bill exempts state agencies from being considered a public utility solely because of the sale of electric vehicle charging service or the ownership or operation of an electric vehicle charging station and further exempts such service from constituting the retail sale of electricity. Currently state-operated charging stations may be operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of General Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, and public institutions of higher education.

By Carol Stopps|2020-01-25T14:24:13-05:00January 6th, 2020|Government Expansion, Tier #1 OPPOSE|Comments Off

SB 77 Qualified education loan servicers.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Qualified education loan servicers. Prohibits any person from acting as a qualified education loan servicer except in accordance with provisions established by this bill. The bill requires a loan servicer to obtain a license from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and establishes procedures pertaining to such licenses. Banks, savings institutions, credit unions, and nonprofit institutions of higher education are exempt from the licensing provisions. The servicing of a qualified education loan encompasses (i) receiving any scheduled periodic payments from a qualified education loan borrower pursuant to the terms of a qualified education loan; (ii) applying the payments of principal and interest and such other payments, with

By Carol Stopps|2020-01-16T16:40:46-05:00December 1st, 2019|Education, Free Markets, Government Expansion, Regulation, Tier #4|Comments Off

HB 16 Safety belt system use in motor vehicles. Introduced by: Paul E. Krizek | all patrons … notes | add to my profiles SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Safety belt system use in motor vehicles. Requires all occupants of motor vehicles to utilize a safety belt system. Current law requires the use of safety belts only by (i) occupants under the age of 18, (ii) drivers, and (iii) passengers 18 years of age or older occupying the front seat. The bill changes a violation of safety

By Carol Stopps|2019-11-24T11:49:58-05:00November 20th, 2019|Government Expansion, Regulation|Comments Off

HB 10 Qualified education loan servicers. Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons … notes | add to my profiles SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Qualified education loan servicers. Prohibits any person from acting as a qualified education loan servicer except in accordance with provisions established by this bill. The bill requires a loan servicer to obtain a license from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and establishes procedures pertaining to such licenses. Banks, savings institutions, credit unions, and nonprofit institutions of higher education are exempt from the licensing provisions. The servicing

By Carol Stopps|2020-01-16T16:41:43-05:00November 20th, 2019|Education, Free Markets, Government Expansion, Regulation, Tier #4|Comments Off