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VDFP experienced a very busy and exciting 2008 Session of the Virginia General Assembly.  For the 2008 legislative session, a total of 3177 bills were introduced, a total of 1288 bills failed and a total of 305 bills were continued to the 2009 session.  The 2008 session began Wednesday, January 9, 2008 and the final adjournment of the legislative session was Saturday, March 8, 2008.  The reconvened session will begin April 16, 2008 and the last day to act on 2008 continued legislation is December 4, 2008.  Pre-filing for the 2009 Regular Session begins July 21, 2008.

The Governing Performance Project released its "Grading the States" report card in early March, and Virginia received an A- (only 2 other states also received an A grade).  You can find more information on the project and Virginia's grade at:  http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/gpp_report_card.aspx.

Attached is a legislative summary for the 2008 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, which directly impact Virginia’s fire service.  A copy of the full legislative text can be found at: http://leg1.state.va.us/lis.htm.

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Virginia General Assembly Legislation Archive

2007 Virginia General Assembly Legislation Report

2006 VGA Legislative Tracking Final Report

Items of Interest


Wednesday, May 7, 2008 HB 1703 Volunteer firefighters; exempts minors aged 16 years or older from child labor provisions. Signed by Governor Warner.  Effective Date:  March 20, 2005.

To read the full text of the bill please click here.

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