
UPDATED 5:48 pm – See below for *lots* more bills.

Yes, elections really *do* matter, as we’re going to start seeing here in Virginia very shortly. For instance, check out the first bills – and one important constitutional amendment! – introduced by Democratic members for the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session, where of course Democrats will be in the majority, thanks to the 11/5 election results.

HJ1, by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, “Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”

HB1, by new House Majority Leader Del. Charniele Herring, provides for no-excuse absentee voting.

HB2, by Del. Ken Plum, calls for mandatory background checks on any firearms transfer, including at firearms shows.

HB3, by Del. Delores McQuinn, “adds discrimination on the basis of an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful housing practice.”

Good stuff.