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2022 Crossover Bill List
Note: bill status current as of 2/17/22. For up to date information, visit lis.virginia.gov. EDUCATION HB 4 School principals; incident reports. Requires that school principals report to law enforcement certain enumerated acts that may constitute a misdemeanor offense...
Richmond Report: Week 6
Dear Friend, Tuesday, February 15th marked Crossover here in Richmond. Crossover is the midpoint of the legislative session by which each chamber must finish work on their own bills so that they may ‘crossover’ to the other chamber for consideration. Bills that pass...
Richmond Report: Week 5
Dear Friend, Next week the General Assembly will arrive at Crossover, the midpoint of the legislative session where both the House and Senate must complete their own work so that it may ‘crossover’ to the other body for consideration. As such, all Delegates have been...
Richmond Report: Week 4
Nearly a month into the legislative session, the House is busy reviewing a wide range of bills that will impact our Commonwealth. We are quickly approaching Crossover, the midpoint of the legislative session where the House and Senate must complete work on their own...
Richmond Report: Week 3
Dear Friend, With the third week of session now complete, the House is fully immersed in its work. My days begin with either committee or subcommittee meetings, followed by meetings with constituents and advocacy groups. The House convenes at noon for debate and floor...
Richmond Report: Week 2
The second week of the legislative session has just wrapped up. This week, my colleagues and I have been busy hearing bills in both subcommittee and full committee as they make their way to the House floor for debate and a vote. In this e-newsletter, I’ll cover some...
Richmond Report: Week 1
The 2022 legislative session officially kicked off on Wednesday with the swearing in of all newly elected legislators. I was honored to take the oath to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia. I am humbled by the...
Delegate Cherry Receives Committee Assignments
RICHMOND -- Shortly after being sworn in as the new Delegate for the 66th House of Delegates district, Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) was appointed to the Education; Health, Welfare, and Institutions; and Cities, Counties, and Towns committees on Wednesday...
Delegate-elect Mike Cherry Announces 2022 Legislative Package
RICHMOND--Delegate-elect Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) announced Tuesday his legislative package for the 2022 legislative session. Cherry’s bills will focus on preserving Virginian’s constitutional rights, supporting law enforcement, supporting our nation’s...
Cherrypicked: Voters in 66th elect Colonial Heights councilor to House of Delegates
"To my wife Teresa and our incredible family and friends, your unwavering support has carried me through. To my campaign team, your tireless efforts are the reason for our success. To everyone who knocked on doors, made calls, donated, and believed, I am eternally...