SB1370 update Introduced by Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D- Loudoun. States that the model memorandum of understanding will allow students to receive counseling from school counselors via telehealth. Passed the House and Senate unanimously. @vcucns.bsky.social lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

SB1391 update Introduced by Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D-Loudon. Expands the minimum number of members of the Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education from 31 to 32. Passed the Senate and House unanimously. Awaits action from the governor. @vcucns.bsky.social lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

HB1947 update Introduced by Del. Holly Seibold, D-Vienna. Requires the Department of Education to survey all local education agencies in Virginia on school-based mental and behavioral health services. Passed the House and Senate unanimously. @vcucns.bsky.social lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

HB1678 update Introduced by Del. Laura Jane Cohen, D-Burke. Requires local school boards to annually notify parents of the importance of safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in households. Passed House 55-41 and Senate 21-28. Awaits action from the governor. @vcucns.bsky.social

HB1977 update Introduced by Del. Phil Hernandez, D-Norfolk. Prohibits the possession of weapons in hospitals that provide mental health or developmental services. Passed the House 52-46 and the Senate 21-15. Awaits action from the governor. @vcucns.bsky.social lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

Senator Deeds held a press conference last Thursday on Medicaid Expansion. Katina Moss, a Virginian directly impacted by Medicaid, shared her story and explained what the possible roll back means for her. I was able to attend with @vcucns.bsky.social

Earlier this evening, the Senate Finance and Appropriations- Economic Development and Natural Resources subcommittee met to discuss Hurricane Helene Recovery. I was able to attend with @vcucns.bsky.social.

Last Thursday, the Black Legislative Caucus held a press conference to speak on HB1699, eliminating tax exemptions on confederacy organizations. I was able to attend with @vcucns.bsky.social.