Legislative update Virginia District 29 – Delegate Chris Collins

The 2018 General Assembly session is in full swing! This week we began meeting with our assigned committees. This year I will be serving on the Courts of Justice, Transportation and Education Committees. I look forward to working with other members on these important committees to pass practical solutions to issues that Virginians face everyday.

I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting with so many of you who have stopped by my Capitol office. If you happen to be in the Richmond area during this year’s General Assembly Session please stop by the Pocahontas Building (Room E420) and say hello.

Daily Session and Committee Videos

Have you been wondering how you can watch the House of Delegates daily sessions? The link below will direct you to the live feed as well as archived videos from previous days.

Daily Session Videos

Interested in watching videos of House Committee meetings? Please click on the link below for instructions to view Committee videos.

Committee Video Instructions

The Budget

On Wednesday, Appropriations Committee Chairman Chris Jones, spoke to members about the budgeting process. The budget is the most important thing we do in the General Assembly. It is not a partisan piece of legislation and is the best opportunity we have to work across the aisle. I promise to be a good steward of your tax dollars. We will be consistent with what we have done in the past and work efficiently and in a transparent manner. The budget we pass will be structurally balanced and show a commitment to the core functions of government.

List of Budget Amendments

2018 Legislation

I am carrying over 20 bills during the 2018 General Assembly Session. Last week, my HB291- Storage and Preservation of Adoption Files successfully made it out of the Health, Welfare and Institutions committee (22-Y 0-N).

HB291 Overview

Other bills have been assigned to various committees and will be on the docket in the coming weeks.

I encourage you to follow my legislation by clicking on the link below.

Track Legislation

In summary, I encourage you to keep in touch with me and my office over the coming months. I value the feedback you provide on a continual basis as it helps me do a better job of representing you. You can email me at delccollins@house.virginia.gov or call my office in Richmond at (804) 698-1029.

I will provide you with weekly email updates during the 2018 General Assembly Session and will schedule my Coffee with Chris events after Session to report on important topics and take questions.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to serving you in 2018.