2022 Session Update
Week 4
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VA Delegate John McGuire
(Navy SEAL - Father - Business Owner)
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The General Assembly convened on January 12, marking the beginning of the 402nd legislative session of the House of Delegates. |
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We have much work ahead of us to make Virginia the best place to live work and raise a family. It is an honor to be your voice and fight for you in Richmond. We are getting after it! |
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“Predator Protection Act” |
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Success: Our bill to repeal the Predator Protection Act HB257 with Senate amendments, which allowed the Loudon County school board to try to cover up sexual battery of a child, just passed the floor 59-40 and is headed to the Senate. Our children are number one and it is unconscionable to think that school administrators should sweep this conduct under the rug, instead of informing parents and law enforcement. This bill eliminates the egregious senate amendments from last year, which ended mandatory reporting of sexual battery, stalking, and abduction in schools to police.. |
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Parent choice: More and more school systems in Virginia are getting on board with parental choice and executive order No. 2 to make masks optional in schools. An Arlington county judge heard arguments on both sides in a law suit which the schools filed against Youngkin. She said she would issue a ruling soon.
Click this interactive NBC 12 link to track Virginia mask mandates by school district.
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Capitol Commission Bible Study
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Pastor David Anderson and his wife hold a "Capitol Commission" Bible Study every Thursday morning at 7am on the sixth floor of the General Assembly building. They stopped by my office to pray for Virginia. |
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2022 McGuire LEGISLATION
Bills:
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Delegate A.C. Cordoza Speech |
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Powerful Speech: Delegate A.C. Cordoza exposes partisanship in the Black Caucus and tells how he went from voting for Obama to becoming a Republican. Click here
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We are excited to have Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears preside over the Virginia State Senate. She gave a speech this week at the Rural Caucus reception. |
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Pals, Delegates Buddy Fowler and Delegate Joe McNamara |
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HB 1128 Income Tax Veteran Subtract |
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Our bill HB 1128 just passed the Finance Sub-committee 7-0. This bill would incrementally subtract state income tax on veteran retirement pay. Click here
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This week has been very busy meeting constituents, working legislation, and building consensus. |
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Monique Miles, Deputy Attorney General |
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We really appreciate Deputy Attorney General Monique Miles testifying on bills that protect children and improve education. |
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Parental Rights Advocacy Day |
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This week members of the Family Foundation of Virginia, and others, visited the General Assembly to advocate for families and parental rights. Thank you for all you do to protect children and families in Virginia. |
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I ran into Louisa County constituents, Jim Riddell, and member of the Board of Supervisors, Willie Gentry, this week at the General Assembly. It is has been an honor to work with both of you these past five years, in order to improve the lives of citizens in Louisa County. |
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Former Delegate Terrie Suit |
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Former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Terry Suit (2000-2008) paid us a visit this week. She is married to a fellow Navy SEAL brother and is now chief executive officer of the Virginia Realtors. |
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The mayor of Appomattox County, Richard C. Conner, and member of the Appomattox Town Council, Mary Lou Spiggle, stopped by to say Hello. |
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Bridgewater College Shooting |
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Our hearts go out to Bridgewater College. Please pray for the families of the two officers, campus safety Officer J.J Jefferson, left, and campus police Officer John Painter, who were killed in the line of duty, as well as the students and staff of Bridgewater College. We are thankful for the many men and women in law enforcement, who risk their lives every day in order to keep us safe.
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I am committed to adhering to the principal duties of Government, as stated in our Declaration of Independence, the protection of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
I look forward to seeing you in the District. In the meantime, please continue the teamwork and let me know what you are thinking. You can reach me at deljmcguire@house.virginia.gov or 804-698-1056.
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Delegate John McGuire
Virginia House District 56
900 East Main Street
Pocahontas Building,
Suite E213
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-698-1056
Twitter: @JohnMcGuire4VA
Instagram: JohnMcGuire4VA
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