March 12, 2020
Contact: Rodrigo Velasquez
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Delegate Kathy Tran Celebrates Historic Legislative Session
New Democratic majority makes progress on many important issues
Springfield, VA - Today, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned the 2020 legislative session. Delegate Kathy Tran ran for office to create opportunities for all Virginians to thrive, regardless of where they are from, what zip code they live in, who they worship, and who they love. The General Assembly successfully advanced these goals, and Delegate Tran celebrates the results of her third legislative session during which the General Assembly finalized ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, passed common-sense gun safety reform, expanded access to healthcare, strengthened public education, took climate action, broke down barriers to voting, and advanced equality for LGBTQ Virginians and immigrants.
“Today, the General Assembly concluded a historic session where we passed an expansive legislative agenda and a biennial budget aimed at lifting up all Virginians and our working families,” said Delegate Tran. “I am proud 20 of my bills passed the General Assembly to improve our healthcare, help working families get ahead, ensure safe workplaces, implement new consumer protections, protect our environment, and welcome immigrants. I am also pleased that the 2020-2022 Biennial Budget includes my funding requests of about $570,000 to provide important resources for Mason Neck State Park and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in the 42nd District, as well as nearly $20 million to improve services for individuals with disabilities and their families. I am honored to be a part of the most diverse legislative body to serve in the Virginia General Assembly and proud of the progress we made for Virginia families.”
This session, Delegate Tran introduced 39 bills. Two bills have already been signed into law, 18 bills are being considered by Governor Northam, four were incorporated into other bills that accomplish similar goals, and two were recommended to be studied after session. Delegate Tran also secured funding specifically for the 42nd District and to improve services for individuals with disabilities: the 2020-2022 Biennial Budget conference report includes $321,600 to fund two new staff members at Mason Neck State Park, $250,000 for the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial, $880,500 to exempt live-in caregivers from the Electronic Visit Verification program, and $19 million for overtime for home health aides. You can find her full legislative agenda at https://www.kathyfordelegate.com/legislation.
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