I would like to share with you some of the things I have been able to accomplish on your behalf. Since taking office more than 100 bills that I sponsored and 300 that I co-sponsored have passed and become law. Additionally I have led the fight to STOP tax increases and OPPOSE wasteful government spending. Here are some highlights:
Balancing the State Budget
- Opposed unfunded mandates and wasteful spending
- Supported legislation to control the growth in government spending
- Opposed attempts to raid transportation funds
- Opposed tax increases
Fought for Transportation Solutions
- Supported increased transportation funding
- Secured funding for improvements to I-95, Garrisonville Road, Route 3, Route 17, the Opal Interchange, and the Falmouth Intersection among others
- Expanded the authority of localities to collect road impact fees from developers
- Passed legislation to permit localities to bond their transportation dollars in order to jump-start needed transportation projects
- Supported land use and growth reforms to reduce sprawl and congestion
- Supported reforms to streamline government bureaucracy and improve efficiency
- Stopped efforts by Northern Virginia to raid Stafford’s transportation funds
Supporting Our Military and Veterans
- Sponsored legislation strengthening employment rights for the National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty
- Successfully sponsored legislation protecting military dependent voting rights
- Co-sponsored legislation granting in-state tuition to military members
- Supported construction of a new veterans care center
- Worked with Congressman Rob Wittman to defend area military bases
Improving Education
- Led the fight to get additional state funds to increase teacher pay for our schools
- Supported efforts to ensure the state fully funded its share of education budget
- Worked to streamline bureaucracy to get more resources to the classroom
Protecting Families
- Strengthen laws against sexual predators, child pornographers, and gangs
- Increased reporting requirements for sexual predators
- Co-sponsored legislation to require internet filters for public library computers
- Increased penalties for drunk driving
Cracked Down on Illegal Immigration
- Opposed efforts to grant amnesty to illegal aliens
- Passed legislation denying state and local benefits to illegals
- Opposed giving in state tuition to illegal aliens
Supporting Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
- Led the fight to get additional funds to increase pay for state troopers and deputies
- Supported critical funding for fire and rescue
If you have questions about these or other issues please let me know. Feel free to share this information with others.
Thanks,
Mark