As the year comes to a close many people start to think about the Holidays.  And while those that serve in the General Assembly are certainly getting ready to spend times with their families over the Holiday break, they’re also thinking about upcoming legislation and the Virginia State Budget. 

The Session will start on January 13, 2009 and will run for sixty days, as it is an even year.  The Session runs for 45 days in odd years.  This year, Senator Barker is looking for Virginia to extend its polling hours in cases of emergency, make safety belt use a requirement for all passengers in a car and make driving while texting a primary offense among other bills. 

Please stay tuned as we’ll be discussing what legisation Sen. Barker will be carrying as well as what is going on in Richmond during Session.