Rockingham County Republican Committee
Delegate Chris Runion (HD 25)
Bills Sponsored (Patron) by Delegate Runion
HB 989: Levels the playing field for local jails and localities by having them be reimbursed appropriately. This will save localities across Virginia, i.e. taxpayers, a great deal.
HB 1000: Sets requirements for law-enforcement Civilian Oversight Boards, including 25 hours on a Ride-Along prior to joining the board. The legislation will help these boards be more informed and educated on the daily work of law enforcement.
HB 1001: Creates a specific deadline for the state registrar to amend Death Certificates after receiving correct information. A bill like this will help keep records up-to-date and the government moving faster.
HB 1357: Makes Virginia a leader in the competitiveness of our cigar tax. It would set a specific percentage per cigar up to $.30, whichever would be lesser.
Bills Cosponsored (Copatron) By Delegate Runion
Delegate Tony Wilt (HD 26)
Senator Emmett Hanger (SD 24)
Senator Mark Obenshain (SD 26)
Office of the Governor Website, Office of the Lt. Governor Website, Office of the Attorney General Website
Click HERE for link to Youngkin Transition Website
Youngkin Administration - First Year
Feb 7, 2022, Virginia House Republicans Pass Project Ceasefire Legislation, The Republican Standard
[Commonsense anti-violence legislation]
Jan 29, 2022, Virginia GOP Seeks to Amend State's Marijuana Law, The Hill
Jan 27, 2022, Gov. Youngkin Plans to Create 'lab school' Partnerships in Virginia, WTOP
Jan 23, 2022, Virginia's New AG Removes Two Lawyers at Public Universities, WTOP
Jan 17, 2022, Governor Youngkin Addresses Virginia Joint Assembly, WHSV
Jan 15, 2022, VIDEO: Youngkin Inaugural Ceremony and Spirit of Unity Parade, Youtube
Jan 15, 2022, Republican Glenn Younkin Sworn-In at 74th Virginia Governor, Associated Press
[James to be Secretary of the Commonwealth]
Republican Transition 2021
Jan 14, 2022, Youngkin Names Next Virginia School Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, WTOP
Jan 7, 2022, New GOP Leaders Say Virginia to Join Vax Mandate Challenges, Associated Press
Jan 7, 2022, Virginia House Won't Have Mask, Vaccine Mandates This Year, WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke
Jan 7, 2022, Youngkin Names Transportation and Commerce Secretaries, Washington Post
Jan 6, 2022, Youngkin Announces Labor Secretary Pick, VEC Fix, Associated Press
Dec 31, 2021, Gilbert Ready to Take on Powerful House Speaker Job, Daily News Record
Dec 29, 2021, House Speaker Gilbert Announces New Committee Chairs, The Republican Standard
[Rockingham's Del. Wilt will chair Public Safety Committee]
Dec 25, 2021, How Virginia Schools Became 2021's Defining Issue, The Republican Standard
Dec 25, 2021, Youngkin Continues to Build Impressive Cabinet, The Republican Standard
[Stephen Edward Cummings selected for Finance Secretary]
Dec 23, 2021, Youngkin Introduces Bipartisan Plan to End Gruesome Crime, The Republican Standard
Dec 21, 2021, Caren Merrick Selected for Virginia Secretary of Commerce, The Republican Standard
Dec 20, 2021, Youngkin Taps Guidera for Secretary of Education, The Republican Standard
Dec 9, 2021 Youngkin Inauguration Plans Include Pricey Dinner and Musical Act, Associated Press
Dec 4, 2021, Winsome Sears' Plan to Uplift Inner Cities, The Republican Standard
Dec 4, 2021, Youngkin Makes Day One Promise for Businesses, The Republican Standard
Dec 3, 2021, Democrats' Recount Fails - Republican Takeover Official, The Republican Standard
Nov 29, 2021, Winsome Sears To Begin Historic New Chapter as Virginia Lieutenant Governor, The Hill
[The WP is already trying to undermine Youngkin's grassroots support before he is inaugurated]
Nov 14, 2021, Gilbert Nominated as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, Associated Press
Nov 13, 2021, History-Making Winsome Sears Ready to Work in Virginia, Associated Press
Nov 12, 2021, Youngkin Reveals Bipartisan Transition Team, The Republican Standard
[Del Terry Kilgore will next Speaker]
Nov 5, 2021, Virginia Republicans Outline Ambitious Agenda, The Republican Standard
Nov 5, 2021, Del. Todd Gilbert Announces Bid For House Speaker, The Republican Standard
Nov 5, 2021, Miyares Plans to Re-investigate Potential Parole Board Misconduct, Virginia Mercury
Nov 5, 2021, Virginia Democrats Concede House of Delegates to GOP, Daily Wire
Nov 4, 2021, GOP Agenda Takes Shape in Richmond, Virginia Mercury
Nov 4, 2021, Youngkin, Northam Pledge Smooth Power Transition, Associated Press
Nov 3, 2021, After Victory, Youngkin Looks Ahead to Term as Governor, WTVR 6News Richmond
Nov 3, 2021, Republican Winsome Sears Wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor Race, Washington Examiner
Republican Legislative Initiatives in 2022
Election Integrity -On February 3, the House of Delegates passed HB 544, that allows voters to instruct registrars to only give their ballot to someone who presents photo ID.
Safe Schools - As it stands, school personnel are not required to report violent crimes, stalking, threats against personnel, or sexual crimes to law enforcement. HB 4 changes that by restoring mandatory reporting for especially menacing crimes, while maintaining discretion for school officials when it comes to reporting relatively minor offenses.
Educational Opportunity - HB 127 creates opportunity for all Virginia student by strengthening middle school curricula and by restoring a race-blind admissions process to some our strongest schools; our national renowned Governor's schools.
Democrat and Public Response to Republican Leadership
Feb 4, 2022, Democrats Vote Down Key Elements of Youngkin's Agenda, The Republican Standard
Jan 29, 2022, Senate Dems Defeat Ambitious Pro-Gun Bills, The Republican Standard