How my Office Can Serve You
Share your opinions on bills and issues
I read each and every one of your letters and emails, because it helps me make decisions on your behalf in the legislature.
Request a Certificate or Commending Resolutions
You can request a certificate for a celebration, award, eagle scout, graduation, or anything that is meaningful to you and your
Ask me to come speak at your event or school
I love getting out in the community and speaking about my experiences in the Legislature and important issues of the day . Please don't hesitate to ask.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know needs assistance, we are here to help.
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The 13th Senate District of Virginia
The 13th contains parts of Loudoun and Prince William Counties, from the Maryland border to Gainesville.
Do you live in the 13th District?
Share your opinions & concerns
I'm here to listen to you.
Ideation
John works with constituents, advocacy groups, and other legislators to decide what bills to push forward.
Drafting
John works with the good lawyers at the Department of Legislative Services to turn ideas into legislation.
Sub-committee
Each bill is sent by the Majority Leader to a subcommittee, where it is considered. Most bills stop here and are sent back for more work.
Full Committee
If the subcommittee approves the bill, the full committee will have a chance to vote on it.
Senate Floor
If the bill passes out of committee, it must be read and passed on the Senate floor.
House Floor
If approved by the Senate, the bill will travel to the House during the 2nd half of session. If the House passes the bill, it goes directly to the Governor.
Conference Committee
If the House makes amendments to the bill, it will go to conference where legislators from both parties and both houses will meet to hash it out.
Governor's Signature
No bill can become a law without the Governor's signature, but he has the option to veto the bill instead, which the House & Senate can override with a 2/3rds majority.
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