Archive for Legislation

Good morning, My name is Chris Peace and it’s my honor to represent the people of the 97th District of the House of Delegates which includes the counties of Spotsylvania, Caroline, King William, King and Queen, Henrico, Hanover and New Kent. More »

Students from Henrico County’s Cashell Donahoe Elementary School and Elko Middle School will have their artwork on display at the General Assembly during the 2009 session. Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Mechanicsville) annually reserves the wall space outside of his Capitol office for display of artwork created by the talented students of the 97th District. More »

Richmond, Va. – On Tuesday, January 13 Delegate Chris Peace and Senator Don McEachin will hold a press conference to announce the formation of a bipartisan coalition of legislators who will introduce a series of bills aimed at assisting various sectors of the housing market. More »

Mechanicsville, VA- On January 14, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Mechanicsville) will welcome Austin Timberlake to service as a Page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2009 General Assembly session. More »

Seven states have NO shortfall in general funds. Forty Three states have shortfalls. Virginia is one of them. More »

The Senate Finance Committee defeated House Bill 6055 which included a provision mandating VDOT to issue requests for proposals under the Public-Private Transportation Act for the widening of Interstate Route 64 from Route 199 in James City County to exit 200 at Interstate Route 295. More »

Soon, two bridges spanning Interstate 95 may be named for Virginia State Troopers who lost their lives in the line of duty. More »

Legislation advanced by Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Mechanicsville) at the request of Attorney General Bob McDonnell took effect July 1, 2008. More »

As a result of the 2008 passage of Senate Bill 610, beginning July 1, Virginia’s court-appointed attorneys will receive greater compensation for work on high-level felony cases tried in Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. More »

“For over a year we have asked for a plan from the Governor’s office and now we have it. Instead of knee-jerk reactions we should take some time and review what merits his plan may have if any. More »