The House of Delegates was in session for nearly three hours today.

After I presented the amendments on bills that my subcommittee considered and the full committee then reported favorably, I was able to discuss or email with my colleagues and staff about several of my bills.

I proposed a compromise to one bill by halving its cost.

Discussed how language in the budget bill can achieve the goals of my legislation to provide job training for people who will lose food benefits under a Trump administration proposal.

Asked the Attorney General’s office if it makes any difference whether my telehealth bill is signed after the Governor’s emergency bill to address the coronavirus. His bill references the existing law on telehealth, which my bill would update.

Added to my list of post-session activities: discussing with the Department of Health and advocates how to use the $2.5 million that is allocated for smoking prevention activities in the bill that would increase tobacco taxes.