General Assembly Legislative Day
Thursday, February 5, 1998 - - 2:00 p.m.
Richmond Marriott Hotel
5th and Broad Streets
Richmond, Virginia.
Members of City Council will be attending the annual General Assembly Legislative Day sponsored by the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties on February 5, 1998, at the Richmond Marriott Hotel, 5th and Broad Streets, Richmond, Virginia.
The day includes a legislative update beginning at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner with the legislative delegation at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott.
It is anticipated that more than two members of Council will be attending.
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Following is the agenda for the Dinner Meeting:
AGENDA
VML/VACO LEGISLATIVE DAY
CITY DELEGATION/CITY COUNCIL/CITY STAFF
DINNER MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998
6:30 P.M.
RICHMOND MARRIOTT HOTEL
1. Welcome...................................................................Mayor Kerry J. Donley
City Manager Vola Lawson
2. Legislative Update and Comments
from the Legislative Delegation.............................Senator Patricia S. Ticer
Delegate Brian J. Moran
Delegate Marian Van Landingham
Legislative Director Bernard Caton
A. Update on City Package Legislation:
HB 377 - Increases maximum fine for violations of the pipeline safety laws
HB 390 - Increases penalties for stealing State automobile safety inspection stickers
HB 391- Stalking and stalking protective orders
HB 392- Increases the penalties for stalking (same as SB 50)
HB 1142- Authorizes localities to regulate taxicab stand dues
SB 50- Increases the penalties for stalking (same as HB 392)
SB 301- Authorizes the sale of special State license plates commemorating the 250th anniversary of the City’s founding
SJ 22- Study membership in the Virginia Retirement System for part-time employees
SJ 176- Study gender discrimination in college sports
B. Other Major Issues:
Personal Property Tax
Transportation
Telecommunications
Reform of the State/Local System for Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
3. Comments from Members of Council
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