AG Bob McDonnell Announces 2008 Legislative Agenda

COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the Attorney General
Richmond 23219

Robert F. McDonnell
Attorney General
For Release: January 8, 2008
Website: www.vaag.com
Contact: J. Tucker Martin or David Clementson
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: Tucker.Martin@oag.state.va.us or dclementson@oag.state.va.us

Attorney General McDonnell Announces 2008 Legislative Agenda

-Agenda Consists of Proposals related to Consumer Protection, Mental Health Reform, Illegal Immigration, Public Safety, Environmental Protection, and Effective Government-

Richmond - Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced his 2008 legislative agenda today at a morning press conference in Richmond. The package of bills, highlighted by proposals to reform Virginia’s mental health laws, combat criminal illegal immigration, improve the prisoner reentry process, protect Virginia’s environment, and promote open and responsible government, is the Attorney General’s third legislative package since taking office in January 2006.

Reflecting upon the success the Attorney General’s previous two previous legislative agendas have enjoyed, and the reality of the current budget climate in Virginia, the 2008 agenda is a smaller package of proposals than previous editions. The Attorney General’s first two legislative packages produced significant policy reforms in combating sexual predators, protecting children online, and securing private property rights, in addition to significant achievements on a number of other issues. To read more about the success of the Attorney General’s previous legislative packages please visit:

2006: http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/0606_McDonnell_Legislation_Takes_Effect_Saturday.html

2007:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/062907_NewLaws.html

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[Here are two of my fave Green '08 legislative initiatives:]

Protecting Virginia’s Environment
Phosphate Free Dishwashing Detergents
Patrons: Delegate John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake):

Bans the use of phosphorus in detergents for household dishwashing machines since phosphorus is one of the primary sources of water pollution and environmental damage.
The ban would take effect on January 1, 2010.

“Go Green” School Initiative
Patron Delegate Scott Lingamfelter(R-Prince William):

Requests the Board of Education to study the use of certain cleaning and maintenance products in the public schools.
The bill would also require the Board of Education to establish a year-long pilot program in which participating schools would purchase and use only cleaning products certified as environmentally sensitive or green by the independent Green Seals national certification program.