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Healthcare Bills Update 2/7

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Monday afternoon, 2/10, in Senate Room A.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on HB1724!

Senate Committee: Commerce and LaborDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
Senator Lamont Bagby (D)14(804) 698-7514[email protected]
Senator Bill DeSteph (R)20(804) 698-7520[email protected]
Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508[email protected]
Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
Senator Aaron R. Rouse (D)22(804) 698-7522[email protected]
Senator William M. Stanley, Jr. (R)7(804) 698-7507[email protected]
Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

STATUS: This bill was passed in the Senate Education and Health Committee and will now be sent to the Senate floor.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

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Healthcare Bills Update 2/6

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Education and Health Committee TODAY, 2/6 at 8:30 am in Senate Room A.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on HB1552!

Senate Education and Health CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (D)13(804) 698-7514[email protected]
Senator Lamont Bagby (D)14(804) 698-1092[email protected]
Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
Senator Tara A. Durant (R)27(804) 698-7527[email protected]
Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
Senator Christopher T. Head (R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508[email protected]
Senator Stella G. Pekarsky (D)36(804) 698-7536[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator David R. Suetterlein (R)4(804) 698-7504[email protected]
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

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Healthcare Bills Update 2/5

HEALTHCARE

BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill passed unanimously yesterday, 2/4, on the House floor.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

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Healthcare Bills Update 2/4

HEALTHCARE

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/4, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2119!

BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: HB1904 – Nursery service provider expansion

STATUS: This bill passed on the House floor yesterday, 2/3. It will now be sent to the Senate and will be assigned to a Senate committee.

Expands healthcare access by allowing qualified nurse midwives and pediatric nurse practitioners to provide newborn nursery coverage when physicians are unavailable, with appropriate training requirements. Enables telehealth consultation options while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. This reduces regulatory barriers and increases healthcare provider options, particularly benefiting rural areas with physician shortages.

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill was on the Senate Second Reading Calendar yesterday, 2/3. It was read for the second time and was also read for the third time and passed on the Senate floor. It will now be sent to the House and will be assigned to a House committee.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

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Healthcare Bills Update 2/3

HEALTHCARE

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the House Second Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/3. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar on Tuesday, February 4th, and receive a floor vote.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2119!

SUPPORT: HB1904 – Nursery service provider expansion

STATUS: This bill is on the House Third Reading Calendar for TODAY, 2/3 to receive a floor vote.

Expands healthcare access by allowing qualified nurse midwives and pediatric nurse practitioners to provide newborn nursery coverage when physicians are unavailable, with appropriate training requirements. Enables telehealth consultation options while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. This reduces regulatory barriers and increases healthcare provider options, particularly benefiting rural areas with physician shortages.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1904!

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the Senate Second Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/3. It is expected to be on the Senate Third Reading Calendar on Tuesday, February 4th, and receive a floor vote.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1203!

BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill passed the House on 1/31 and will now be sent to the Senate.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

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Healthcare Bills Update 1/31

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/31, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB1724!

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: HB1904 – Nursery Service Provider Expansion

STATUS: This bill is on the House Second Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/31. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar on Monday, 2/3, and receive a floor vote.

Expands healthcare access by allowing qualified nurse midwives and pediatric nurse practitioners to provide newborn nursery coverage when physicians are unavailable, with appropriate training requirements. Enables telehealth consultation options while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. This reduces regulatory barriers and increases healthcare provider options, particularly benefiting rural areas with physician shortages.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1904!

BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill passed the House Health and Human Services Committee yesterday, 1/30. It will now be sent to the House floor.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Education and Health Committee yesterday, 1/30. It will now be sent to the Senate floor.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

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Healthcare Bills Update 1/30

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill is on the House Second Reading Calendar today, 1/30. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/31, and receive a floor vote.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB1724!

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the House Health and Human Services Committee, THIS MORNING, 1/30 in House Committee Room C – 206.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Please contact these Delegates immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2119

House Health and Human ServicesDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Mark D. Sickles(D)17(804) 698-1017[email protected]
Vice Chair: Delegate Kathy K.L. Tran(D)18(804) 698-1018[email protected]
Delegate Mike A. Cherry(R)74(804) 698-1074[email protected]
Delegate Joshua G. Cole(D)65(804) 698-1065[email protected]
Delegate N. Baxter Ennis(R)89(804) 698-1089[email protected]
Delegate Debra D. Gardner(D)76(804) 698-1076[email protected]
Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.(D)91(804) 698-1091[email protected]
Delegate Rozia A. Henson, Jr.(D)19(804) 698-1019[email protected]
Delegate Charniele L. Herring(D)4(804) 698-1004[email protected]
Delegate Geary Higgins(R)30(804) 698-1030[email protected]
Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R)68(804) 698-1068[email protected]
Delegate Patrick A. Hope(D)1(804) 698-1001[email protected]
Delegate Robert D. Orrock, Sr.(R)66(804) 698-1066[email protected]
Delegate David Owen(R)57(804) 698-1057[email protected]
Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price(D)85(804) 698-1085[email protected]
Delegate Phillip A. Scott(R)63(804) 698-1063[email protected]
Delegate Irene Shin(D)8(804) 698-1008[email protected]
Delegate Kannan Srinivasan(D)26(804) 698-1026[email protected]
Delegate Kim A. Taylor(R)82(804) 698-1082[email protected]
Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R)83(804) 698-1083[email protected]
Delegate Wendell S. Walker(R)52(804) 698-1052[email protected]
Delegate Rodney T. Willett(D)58(804) 698-1058[email protected]

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the Senate Education and Health Committee, TODAY AT 8:30AM, 1/30 in Senate Room A, Room 305.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Please contact these Senators immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1203

Senate Education and Health CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (D)13(804) 698-7514[email protected]
Senator Lamont Bagby (D)14(804) 698-1092[email protected]
Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
Senator Tara A. Durant (R)27(804) 698-7527[email protected]
Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
Senator Christopher T. Head (R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508[email protected]
Senator Stella G. Pekarsky (D)36(804) 698-7536[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator David R. Suetterlein (R)4(804) 698-7504[email protected]
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals’

STATUS: This bill was on the House Third Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/29 and passed on the House floor. It will now be sent to the Senate to be assigned to a Senate Committee.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the marketplace would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

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Healthcare Bills Update 1/29

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

STATUS: This bill was on the House Second Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/28. It is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/29, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB1552!

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: SB1037 – School-based Telehealth and Mental Health Services

STATUS: This bill was on the House Second Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/28. It is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/29, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

Empowers local school boards to increase healthcare access by allowing students to receive telehealth and mental health services during school hours, respecting parental rights through consent requirements. The bill preserves local control by letting school boards develop their own policies while ensuring student privacy and preventing disciplinary action for receiving healthcare services. This approach expands healthcare options without mandating participation, aligning with principles of individual choice and limited government intervention.

Please contact these Senators immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1037

Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

BILL UPDATES –OPPOSE

OPPOSE: SB1177 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

STATUS: This bill was passed on the Senate floor yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the House to be assigned to a House Committee.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill passed the House Health Subcommittee yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the full House Health and Human Services Committee.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

SUPPORT: SB1064 – Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Process Reform

STATUS: This bill passed on the Senate floor yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the House to be assigned to a House Committee.

This bill streamlines the certificate of public need (COPN) process for medical facilities by establishing an expedited 90-day review for certain psychiatric services, creating clear criteria for project reviews, and ensuring efficient processing of applications. The reforms maintain oversight of healthcare facility expansion while reducing regulatory burden through more efficient approval processes, supporting increased access to behavioral health services.

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Health Subcommittee yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the full Senate Education and Health Committee.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

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Healthcare Bills Update 1/28

HEALTHCARE

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill has passed the House Appropriations Committee on 1/27 and is moving to the floor of the House.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

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Healthcare Bills Update 1/27

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the House Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/27. The vote will take place in House Appropriations Committee Room 1200, 30 minutes after the adjournment of the House.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

Contact these Delegates to VOTE NO on HB1724!

House Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Luke E. Torian (D)24(804) 698-1024[email protected]
Vice Chair: Delegate Mark D. Sickles (D)17(804) 698-1017[email protected]
Delegate Alex Q. Askew (D)95(804) 698-1095[email protected]
Delegate Terry L. Austin (R)37(804) 698-1037[email protected]
Delegate Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. (R)100(804) 698-1000[email protected]
Delegate David L. Bulova (D)11(804) 698-1011[email protected]
Delegate Ellen H. Campbell (R)36(804) 698-1036[email protected]
Delegate Betsy B. Carr (D)78(804) 698-1078[email protected]
Delegate Carrie E. Coyner (R)75(804) 698-1075[email protected]
Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (D)91(804) 698-1091[email protected]
Delegate M. Keith Hodges (R)68(804) 698-1068[email protected]
Delegate Paul E. Krizek (D)16(804) 698-1016[email protected]
Delegate Daniel W. Marshall, III (R)49(804) 698-1049[email protected]
Delegate Delores L. McQuinn (D)81(804) 698-1081[email protected]
Delegate James W. Morefield (R)43(804) 698-1043[email protected]
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D)38(804) 698-1038[email protected]
Delegate David A. Reid (D)28(804) 698-1028[email protected]
Delegate Briana D. Sewell (D)25(804) 698-1025[email protected]
Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata(R)99(804) 698-1099[email protected]
Delegate Bill Wiley (R)32(804) 698-1032[email protected]
Delegate Rodney T. Willett(D)58(804) 698-1058[email protected]
Delegate Scott A. Wyatt(R)60(804) 698-1060[email protected]

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