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Youngkin acts on more legislation
Gov. Glenn Youngkin acted on 104 more bills Tuesday as the deadline to decide on the legislation sent to him is quickly approaching. He also vetoed four bills, two of which were companion bills.
He vetoed HB 1088, which requires the Board of Education to adopt model policies related to climate change and environmental literacy.
“The proposal imposes a significant and redundant task on the Department of Education and the Board of Education. It mandates a separate and independent review for a specific topic, in addition to the review of science Standards of Learning and instructional material,” Youngkin said in his veto statement. “Additionally, school divisions must integrate these new resources into their curriculum outside the standard process, necessitating purchasing instructional material and reallocating instructional time without additional funding.”
He vetoed Senate Bill 236, which would have allowed college or university faculty and staff to request district court records.
“The proposal infringes upon the privacy rights of individuals who have faced an unlawful detainer, garnishment, or warrant in debt action,” Youngkin said in his veto statement. “Additionally, the proposal does not effectively address the issue of incomplete eviction data, as garnishments and warrants in debt actions can involve various transactions, such as credit card or business-to-business disputes.”
He also vetoed HB 47 and SB 306, which would have created civil penalties for the retail sale of certain plant species.
“The Department of Conservation and Recreation (the Department) already publishes and distributes educational information related to invasive plant species and the benefits of planting native species,” Youngkin said in his veto statement. “Virginia should continue to educate consumers about invasive plant species and encourage them to seek alternatives. The proposal, however, places additional requirements and imposes civil penalties on Virginia’s small businesses for the sale of plants with low levels of invasiveness, such as periwinkle and winter honeysuckle.”
Derrick Anderson has been endorsed by the Congressional Leadership Fund. Anderson was named a 2024 “Trailblazer.”
Anderson was endorsed by the Congressional Leadership Fund Tuesday. He is seeking the Republican nomination in VA-07.
Anderson was one of 20 candidates endorsed by CLF.
"These candidates have proven they have what it takes to connect with voters and win in battleground districts," said CLF President Dan Conston in a statement. "For the third straight cycle, House Republicans have had tremendous recruits in swing seats — and that can make all the difference. With the right resources, we will be well-positioned to hold and grow the House Majority come November."
