Today's Virginia Delegate in this ongoing series is Ward L. Armstrong. More about Ward below the fold.
Ward L. ArmstrongDistrict: 10th - Counties of Carroll (part), Henry (part), and Patrick; City of Martinsville (part)
Committees: Courts of Justice; General Laws; Counties Cities and Towns
Subcommittees: Counties Cities and Towns - Subcommittee #1; Courts of Justice - Criminal Law; Courts of Justice - Judicial Panel; General Laws - ABC-Gaming
Legislation (as Chief Patron):
HB 500 Consumer reports; national consumer reporting agency to furnish to consumer upon request.
HB 501 Health insurance; employees of local governments to have same coverage as state employees.
HB 502 Health benefits program; permits a judge to participate if he does so within 31 days of retirement.
HB 503 Campaign finance; special disclosure requirements for certain large contributions; civil penalties.
HB 504 Community College System; directs State Board to est. policies providing for reduced tuition rates.
HB 505 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with restrictions, penalty.
HB 506 Jury trial of right; only named plaintiffs and defendants to be deemed parties under this statute.
HB 507 Criminal history records check; school volunteers costs shall be paid by school division or State.
HB 508 Retirement System; prohibits reduction in the net retirement benefit paid to state employees.
HB 509 Retail sales and use tax; exemption on clothing, school supplies, computers and sports equipment.
HB 510 Defense counsel; removes requirement that any certificate of analysis be provided before trial.
HB 511 Worrell Family Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 662 bridge over Burks Fork Creek.
HB 512 Alcoholic beverages; persons granted wine and beer licenses may conduct tastings.
HB 513 DUI; breath analysis used as evidence.
HB 514 DUI; breath test admissible as evidence in civil and criminal cases.
HB 515 Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
HB 516 Estate tax; phases out over a four-year period.
HB 517 New College Institute; created.
HB 518 Tourism zones, local; county, city, or town to establish by local ordinance.
HB 519 Estate tax; exemptions.
HB 520 Unregistered vehicles and vehicles with expired registrations; prohibited on public highways.
HB 771 Condemnation proceedings; localities to hold public hearing prior to initiating a condemnation.
HB 772 Tax assessments; judicial appeals thereof.
HB 1157 Town of Stuart; charter.
HB 1527 Jurors; those not qualified to serve in criminal case.
HB 1531 Healing arts; unprofessional conduct in practice thereof.
HJ 61 Constitutional amendment; redistricting process for congressional & G.A. district bound. (1st ref).
HJ 62 Constitutional amendment; exercise of eminent domain powers (first reference).
HJ 422 Celebrating the life of Joseph H. Austin, Jr.
HJ 424 Celebrating the life of John William Bouldin, Jr.
HJ 447 Celebrating the life of Samuel Edward Moran.
HJ 453 Commending the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County, Inc.
HR 2 House of Delegates; procedure governing live television coverage of sessions.
HR 25 Celebrating the life of James Staples.
Interesting Personal Information:
Born: Roanoke, VA, June 2, 1956
Gender: M
Race: Caucasian
Religion: Baptist
Education: John D. Bassett High School (1974); Duke University, NC (A.B., 1977); T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1980)
Occupation/Profession: Attorney
Membership & Affiliation: Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church (board of deacons); Roanoke Chapter, National Railway Historical Society; Martinsville/Henry County Bar Association (former president); Norfolk and Western Historical Society (1985--); Virginia Museum of Transportation (board member, 1992--); Martinsville/Henry County Chamber of Commerce; Citizens Against Family Violence (former board member; of counsel, 1985--); National Rifle Association; Collinsville Jaycees (honorary life member)
Spouse:Pamela Akers
Children: Courtney Lynn and Whitney Akers
Awards: A. L. Philpott Award for Leadership (1996)
Web Page: Ward Armstrong Delegate [Ed. Note: This is a nice page. Check it out!]
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