HB187 - Prohibiting Motorcycle Only Checkpoints - Passed the House by a vote of 85-10.  We now move on to the Senate with this one as well.  This is another testament to the hard work of motorcyclists throughout Virginia.  You can see a breakdown of how each member voted on HB187 at the link below:

http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+vot+HV0320+HB0187

Once this bill has been referred to a committee in the Senate we will pass that information along. 

HB97 - Two Abreast – has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.  I will be providing the email addresses of each of the committee members in the near future.  For the time being I would ask that we hold off on emails until we know whether this bill will be heard before or after crossover (the date after which each legislative body may only consider legislation from the other legislative body).  This year that date is February 15.  Timing is important and we don’t want to hit them too early. 

I want to thank everyone once again.  I know we are only half way through the battle on each of these important pieces of legislation but the support that we have been able to gather to date has been impressive.  That being said we are ONLY HALF WAY THROUGH.  Until the governor signs each bill we are not finished.  That can’t happen until we can get both of these bills through the Senate.  Get ready for round two. 

 

Matt Danielson

HB97 - Two Abreast - Passed the House by a vote of 80 - 19. Great job Virginia motorcyclists. We now move on to the Senate.  You can see a breakdown of how each member voted on HB97 at the link below:

 

http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+vot+HV0297+HB0097

 

HB97 will almost certainly be referred to the Senate Transportation Committee but there is a slight chance that it could go to Courts.  No referral has been made at the time of this posting.  When it is finally referred I will publish the names and email addresses of the appropriate committee members. 

 

HB187 - Prohibiting Motorcycle Only Checkpoints - Passed its second reading by voice vote and moves on to it's third reading tomorrow.

 

 

Matt Danielson

HB97 (Two Abreast) passed by voice vote and was engrossed.  The third reading will be Monday. It is expected to pass and move on to the Senate.  HB187 (Motorcycle Only Checkpoints) will have its second reading on Monday and has strong support in the House of Delegates.  The support both bills have enjoyed is due to each and everyone of you who have worked for both of these important pieces of legislation.  We will continue to report on each and as they move onto the Senate and are assigned a committee we will pass on that information as well.

HB187 (Prohibition Against Motorcycle Only Checkpoints) reported out of the House Transportation Committee to the full House by a vote of 20-1.  The only dissent was Delegate Robert H. Brink (DelRBrink@house.virginia.gov ) who represents parts of Arlington and Fairfax . Even though the State Police testified that they do not take a position on this bill because such checkpoints would violate their policy, would be unfair and very well may be illegal, Delegate Brink still voted against this bill.  That means that instead of going to the house in a block with other uncontested bills, HB187 will go on the regular calendar.

 

That being said it still enjoys strong support in the House of Delegates and we believe it will pass and move on to the Senate.  However let’s not take anything for granted.  I have included the email addresses of all members of the House in case you have not yet voiced your support for this piece of legislation.(see email address's in previous post)

 

I have received requests from several legislative aids that you include your name and address on any emails that you send.  It helps them in breaking down emails from constituents which they must do.  Otherwise they have to go check your name against the voter rolls in their districts. 

 

HB97 (Two Abreast) will be on its second reading tomorrow.  This is where the bill will be debated on the House floor.  If you would like to watch the debate you can go to the following link: http://legis.virginia.gov/  To the right of the screen you will see quick links.  Click on “House Session Live Video” to watch the session live.  Session starts at noon.  We will report the vote when we receive it. 

 

 

Matt Danielson

HB 187 which prohibits motorcycle only checkpoints reported out of sub-committee by a unanimous vote.  It will be heard in full committee tomorrow morning.  It should not be a problem due to its strong showing in sub-committee.  Additionally every delegate to whom we have spoken has received well our argument that motorcycle only checkpoints are discriminatory and possibly illegal.  I would urge you to email the members of the transportation committee on this bill.  In case you misplaced them I have included the email addresses of the Transportation Committee members below.

 

HB 97 is receiving strong overall support and will have its first reading tomorrow and its second reading on Friday.  The second reading is where the delegates will cast their first votes so continue with those emails to the full House.  It is working. 

 

If anyone has any questions or concerns about either of these bills or on the legislative process through which they are working please feel free to contact me. 

 

 

Matt Danielson

First let me start by apologizing for my writing and/or spelling but I am exhausted.  Next let me thank all who showed up and packed the committee room today.  Session ran long but our folks hung in and when it came time for our bill to be heard the room was packed with dedicated motorcyclists.  I am convinced that our presence, coupled with the numerous emails, is what helped us secure a vote of 15-6 to move HB97 on to the floor of the House of Delegates.  So take a minute to pat yourselves on the back and then roll up your sleeves.  It is time to get back to work.  Below are the email addresses of every member of the House of Delegates.  Let’s flood their email boxes with emails in support of HB97.  If our calculations are correct it will come up for a vote on Thursday so it is important that we voice our opinion now.  Thank you again for all who took their time to come and sit through committee.  It truly made a difference.  Thank you also to those who could not make it but took the time to send emails and convinced your neighbors and friends to do the same.  Let’s give this another push and get it through the House and on to the Senate. 

On another note.  HB 187 (Motorcycle Only Checkpoints) is being heard in subcommittee tommorow morining at 7:00 a.m.  Jim, Tom and I will be there to speak on the bill and will report the results.  As promised the addresses of the full house are listed below:

Matt Danielson

DelDAlbo@house.virginia.gov DelKAlexander@house.virginia.gov DelRAnderson@house.virginia.gov DelMBaCote@house.virginia.gov DelDBell@house.virginia.gov DelRBell@house.virginia.gov DelRBrink@house.virginia.gov DelDBulova@house.virginia.gov DelKByron@house.virginia.gov DelBCarr@house.virginia.gov DelBCline@house.virginia.gov DelMCole@house.virginia.gov DelBComstock@house.virginia.gov DelJCosgrove@house.virginia.gov DelJCox@house.virginia.gov DelKCox@house.virginia.gov DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov DelCPoindexter@house.virginia.gov DelBPurkey@house.virginia.gov DelLPutney@house.virginia.gov DelDRamadan@house.virginia.gov DelMRansone@house.virginia.gov DelRRobinson@house.virginia.gov DelNRush@house.virginia.gov DelTRust@house.virginia.gov DelEScott@house.virginia.gov DelJScott@house.virginia.gov DelBSherwood@house.virginia.gov DelMSickles@house.virginia.gov DelLSpruill@house.virginia.gov DelCStolle@house.virginia.gov DelSSurovell@house.virginia.gov

DelACrockett-Stark@house.virginia.gov DelRDance@house.virginia.gov DelMDudenhefer@House.virginia.gov DelJEdmunds@house.virginia.gov DelDEnglin@house.virginia.gov DelMFariss@house.virginia.gov DelPFarrell@house.virginia.gov DelEFiller-Corn@house.virginia.gov DelSGarrett@house.virginia.gov DelTGilbert@house.virginia.gov DelTGreason@house.virginia.gov DelGHabeeb@house.virginia.gov DelCHead@house.virginia.gov DelGHelsel@house.virginia.gov DelCHerring@house.virginia.gov DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov DelPHope@house.virginia.gov DelAHowell@house.virginia.gov Delwhowell@house.virginia.gov DelTHugo@house.virginia.gov DelSIaquinto@house.virginia.gov DelRIngram@house.virginia.gov DelMJames@house.virginia.gov DelJJohnson@house.virginia.gov DelCJones@house.virginia.gov DelMKeam@house.virginia.gov DelRVillanueva@house.virginia.gov DelJWard@house.virginia.gov DelOWare@house.virginia.gov DelLWare@house.virginia.gov DelMWatson@house.virginia.gov DelVWatts@house.virginia.gov DelLTorian@house.virginia.gov DelBTata@house.virginia.gov

DelTKilgore@house.virginia.gov DelBKnight@house.virginia.gov DelKKory@house.virginia.gov DelSLandes@house.virginia.gov DelJLeMunyon@house.virginia.gov DelLLewis@house.virginia.gov DelSLingamfelter@house.virginia.gov DelALopez@House.virginia.gov DelMLoupassi@house.virginia.gov DelDMarshall@house.virginia.gov DelBMarshall@house.virginia.gov DelJMassie@house.virginia.gov DelJMay@house.virginia.gov DelJMcClellan@house.virginia.gov DelDMcQuinn@house.virginia.gov DelDMerricks@house.virginia.gov DelJMiller@house.virginia.gov DelRMinchew@house.virginia.gov DelJMorefield@house.virginia.gov DelRMorris@house.virginia.gov DelJMorrissey@house.virginia.gov DelJOBannon@house.virginia.gov delioquinn@house.virginia.gov DelBOrrock@house.virginia.gov DelCPeace@house.virginia.gov DelKPlum@house.virginia.gov DelMWebert@house.virginia.gov DelTWilt@house.virginia.gov DelTWright@house.virginia.gov DelDYancey@house.virginia.gov DelJYost@House.virginia.gov DelDToscano@house.virginia.gov DelRTyler@house.virginia.gov