I am thrilled 6 more of my bills are becoming law - These bills will expand health care, support college students and vulnerable workers, make Virginia more welcoming to New Americans, protect our environment, and increase voter access - Thanks to our partners for your support!🧵
HB995 addresses our health care workforce gap while ensuring refugees and New Americans can fulfill their career potential. Thanks Refugee Physician Advocacy Coalition, @MedSocietyVA, @VirginiaHHA and @cwsharrisonburg for partnering with us!
HB971 reduces the number of years a nurse practitioner must be supervised before they can work autonomously, helping to expand high quality health care - I appreciated working with @VACNP, @MedSocietyVA, and @AARPVa to pass this bill!
Every student deserves to be safe and not ostracized for speaking up against abuse. HB980 ensures college students who report being hazed get referred to ongoing mental and behavioral health supports. Thanks to my constituent Kalynne, @LoveLikeAdam, & @VEA4Kids for your support!
With HB985 becoming law, Virginia is now just the 6th state to prohibit toxic sealants that put our children’s lives at risk, harm wildlife, and pollute our waterways. Thanks @chesapeakebay, @VirginiaLCV, @JRAvirginia, and @VCNVAorg for your partnership!
HB1261 allows the state to waive overpayments that are not the fault of the recipient, reducing stress faced by many Virginians. Thanks @VPLC & @LegalAidJustice for sharing your expertise!
It is critical that every Virginian knowing how, where and when to vote. HB989 requires @vaELECT to ensure all important voting information is translated into Virginia's most widely spoken languages. Thanks to @NewVAMajority & Voter Registrars Assoc of VA for working with us!