Democrats split on bill requiring CA notification for people charged with violent crimes
Democrats were split on a bill that would require the commonwealth’s attorney to be notified if a person charged with a violent offense is receiving bail from a judicial officer
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The rundown
Democrats were split on a bill that would require the commonwealth’s attorney to be notified if a person charged with a violent offense is receiving bail from a judicial officer. The Democratic caucus split mostly on racial lines in support or opposition to the bill.
Democrats forced Republicans to vote on an abortion bill in the House of Delegates Monday.
State lawmakers did not advance legislation this session that aimed to slow rising rent prices, although affordable housing remains a big concern for constituents.
Democrats split on bill requiring CA notification for people charged with violent crimes
Democrats were split on a bill that would require the commonwealth’s attorney to be notified if a person charged with a violent offense is receiving bail from a judicial officer. The Democratic caucus split mostly on racial lines in support or opposition to the bill.