VCC Magazine Winter 2020

V irginia C apitol C onnections , W inter 2020 13 Would you care to make a prediction about the upcoming Session? • Senator Barbara Favola –I think the upcoming session will be productive and focused on issues that will make a real difference in the lives of Virginians. Legislative actions will be designed to bring more equity, more inclusiveness and more equality to the day-to-day lives of Virginians. Moreover, I am also confident that the Democrats will govern in a transparent way and bring more sunshine to the “politics as usual” approach. • Delegate Alex Askew –I predict that the General Assembly will pass several pieces of legislation that benefit the greater good of the Commonwealth.With a Democratic majority in the General Assembly, I am confident that we will see a strong slate of bills that will make healthcare more accessible and affordable, protect our environment, and make Virginia one of the top places in America to live and do business in. • Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler –My prediction is that this will be the most productive session in decades. I have a feeling Virginians will feel proud of their state government. V IRGINIA D EPARTMENT OF S MALL B USINESS AND S UPPLIER D IVERSITY M ore than 97% of Virginia’s businesses are small . We are your economic development agency , helping you grow and prosper through increased revenue and job creation . What we offer… • Virginia Small Business Financing Authority providing access to capital; • Business Development and Outreach providing education and outreach to assist small businesses with strategic growth and development; • Certifications to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM and DBE qualified businesses. For further information about services offered, please visit us at www.sbsd.virginia.gov or call (804) 786-6585 House Committee Chair Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Ken Plum Appropriations Luke Torian Commerce and Labor Jeion Ward Counties, Cities and Towns Kaye Kory Courts of Justice Charniele Herring Education Roslyn Tyler Finance Vivian Watts General Laws David Bulova Health, Welfare and Institutions Mark Sickles Militia, Police and Public Safety Patrick Hope Privileges and Elections Joe Lindsey Rules Eileen Filler-Corn Science and Technology Cliff Hayes Transportation Delores McQuinn Senate Committee Chair Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Chap Petersen Commerce and Labor Dick Saslaw Courts of Justice John Edwards Education and Health L. Louise Lucas Finance Janet Howell Rules Mamie E. Locke Rehabilitation and Social Services Barbara Favola General Laws George Barker Local Government Lynwood Lewis Transportation Dave Marsden Privileges and Elections Creigh Deeds 2020 Committee Chairs Named V