As we bring Crossover Week to an end, I wanted to update you on more shenanigans that Democrats pulled. On the last day of crossover, I got caught in the crossfire of some bad political games. Consequently, you also got caught in that same crossfire.
Democrats attempted to force a vote on HB 404 with no amendments, no testimony, and with strict limits on how the patron could present his bill. Their goal was clear—they wanted to force a vote that would put Republicans on the board opposing much of what we ran on in 2023, including support for life and health exceptions to any limits on abortion. Then, Delegate Mundon-King (D-Stafford) had the audacity to accuse Republicans of political games; in the middle of their political game.
We stuck together and didn't back down, especially considering that it was a poorly written bill brought by a freshman legislator, which had already been struck down in subcommittee.
The next day, the last day House Bills could be heard, they struck down a litany of Republican bills (most of which were uncontested and good policy), including my HB1220, which would have allowed you to lower your home insurance and premiums. Among other bills caught in the crossfire was a veterinarian bill that would have allowed vets to carry medication in their cars, a bill to teach kids about internet safety, a bill to help Hopewell, Equipping Schools to help kids who are coming from inpatient treatment, etc.
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