Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27) had 11 bills advance to the governor’s desk. Seven received approval across a variety of topics including telehealth, student literary instruction, student health and safety and professional and occupational regulation and the Virginia Values Veterans Program.
Bills that would have given some localities the authority to negotiate for affordable housing during special exception applications; allowed the governing body, in addition to the Electoral Board, the ability to set the dates and hours of operation at absentee voting sites; and clarifies State Code from allowing both the school division and teachers to provide written discontinuation of contract by June 15 each year to just the teacher being able to end the contract in writing were vetoed.
Reaser said in a statement to Loudoun Now that she plans to reintroduce the bill regarding senior housing affordability next session and plans to work with the new governor to pass it. She also plans to reintroduce the bill that allows governing bodies to set early voting.
“I am incredibly humbled to be able to continue my public service representing Loudoun and am grateful for successfully passing over a dozen pieces of legislation during my first term. I look forward to earning a re-election win in November so I can continue to champion our community’s needs,” Reaser said.
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